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This article discusses the misdiagnosis of transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH) as avascular necrosis (AVN) in 10 young men. The men were referred for surgical intervention for presumed AVN, but were later found to have TOH based on MRI findings and spontaneous resolution of symptoms over time without intervention. While TOH is often considered in pregnant women, it is more common in young-to-middle aged men but still overlooked. The study aims to increase awareness of TOH in this population to avoid unn
- Author
- Vlad Rakoczy
- Language
- EN