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Contour Of Right Head Of Femur Is Mildly Irregular. What

Posted on Tue, 14 Jan 2020

Question: Contour of right head of femur is mildly irregular.
What does it indicate?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
More details is required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
More details are required to evaluate the problem.
Contour or the shape of femur become irregular in conditions like osteoarthritis. In most cases it is not significant.
Please provide more details including your age, sex, symptoms like pain or weakness and the investigations you have done previously.
thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (48 hours later)

Patient’s age is 70 years,female and there is slight problem in walking.The X-ray report is also attached.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be an arthritis-related changes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the report.
It could be age-related arthritic changes.

Generally, conservative management will be enough.
If she experiences pain better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated in detail.

Wishing all the best.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee