A Descriptive Study on the Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Staging Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Joint: Current Trends and Insights
The ARCO classification system is superior in assessing disease severity. The modified Kerboul's angle is useful for assessing femoral head deformity. The radiologic staging of the disease is of great importance for the identification and risk stratification in pre-collapse stages, prognosis, adequate treatment planning, and post-operative follow-up.
Authors
- Prabhu C Basarkod Dr. Basavaraj C S
- Lavanya Dharmalingam
- Bhawna Rohilla
- G Kamalakannan
Institutions
- Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.86867
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44