Question 1

what does this cat scan mean? minimal femoral head osteophyte formation is noted. hip joint alignment is normal. there is minimal osteophyte formation at the the symphysis pubis. no fracture is identified. the soft tissues are grossly unremarkable. there

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An : An osteophyte is a little extra bony formation, like a bony callus in a way.  The femoral osteophyte means there is a little arthritis in your hip but since it is minimal it is unlikely to cause problems.  "no hip effusion" means no fluid in the hip which is good.  On the mri, "facet joint degeneration" that is mild means a little arthritis, and the fact that there is no stenosis means nothing is pressing on the cord.

Question 2

knee pain took an mri result says medial femoral chondromalacia osteophyte formation irregular denudation of articular cartilage what is d treatment?

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This means arthritis: This means some degree of degenerative arthritis

various options are available  but none will cure the problem

discuss with an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 3

what is compartmental space is preserved and  small osteophytes along the lateral margin mean when speaking about the right hip? what is the best way to treat this?

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: My interpretation of the wording is it says things are normal. There a few calcium pieces at random on the outside (of no importance). You don't treat normal. What this means in a specific persons case must be decided by the treating doc.

Question 4

is there any reliable cure for avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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Avascular necrosis: There is no medication to cure avascular necrosis, but the problem can be effectively treated with joint transplantation. It is important to avoid this surgery for as long as comfortably possible, because joint replacements have a limited lifespan and it is not fun to go through multiple procedures.

Question 5

my friend has early stage of avascular necrosis (avn) of the femoral head. what medication can help him recover?

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AVN: AVN is an issue with blood supply to the head of the femur.  There are no medications that are routinely used to treat the condition.  Stopping the use of alcohol is encouraged, and ceasing steroids may be warranted in consult with the doctor.  The main treatment is phyisical therapy for symptom relief, and then surgical measures if the condition worsens during observation.

Question 6

i lift weights and have been having pain on the right side of my hip. it feels like the pain is between the pubic bone and femoral head , any ideas?

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See below: Too many ideas, and that's a problem. If this is something that is obviously bothering you, get a doctor to examine you.
Good luck from nyc.

Question 7

please explain: 3 focal areas of sclerosis noted. 1 is located in the l ischium. focal area of subcortical density in the inferior aspect of the l femoral head & a less dense focal area of density in the central aspect of aspect of the l femoral head?

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: How does any test apply to me? To answer that it should be understood that test results are taken into account with the things the patients say, the examination, lab tests, and all other diagnostic tests. You need to speak to your doctor. My guess is a disease process affecting the bone.

Question 8

what can be done to offer some relief for pain caused by a cyst on the femoral head of the hip socket? i have a friend who has been diagnosed with a cyst on the femoral head of her hip area.  she has an appt to see a specialist on monday, but is in extruc

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The : The best advice i can give in a situation such as this would be to contact the doctor and inform him/her that the pain is not controlled on the current medication. Usually the patient's doctor will call in a prescription to a 24 hour pharmacy if necessary.
By the date of this post, your friend has seen the specialist. How is she now? Did she have surgery?
I hope all went well.

Question 9

what to do if i have intensity in the left femoral head?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean density?: A localized density in a femoral head could be related to a bone Island which is benign, or it could be something more serious. An orthopedic surgeon would be able to tell most of the time just looking at your x-ray. If not, you may need an MRI or CAT scan. See an Ortho specialist.

Question 10

whats avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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Bone death: Avascular necrosis (also osteonecrosis, bone infarction, aseptic necrosis, ischemic bone necrosis, and (avn) is a disease where there is cellular death (necrosis) of bone components due to interruption of the blood supply.

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What does this cat scan mean? minimal femoral head osteophyte formation is noted. hip joint alignment is normal. there is minimal osteophyte formation at the the symphysis pubis. no fracture is identified. the soft tissues are grossly unremarkable. there

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Knee pain took an mri result says medial femoral chondromalacia osteophyte formation irregular denudation of articular cartilage what is d treatment?

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What is compartmental space is preserved and small osteophytes along the lateral margin mean when speaking about the right hip? what is the best way to treat this?

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Is there any reliable cure for avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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My friend has early stage of avascular necrosis (avn) of the femoral head. what medication can help him recover?

A member asked:

I lift weights and have been having pain on the right side of my hip. it feels like the pain is between the pubic bone and femoral head , any ideas?

A member asked:

Please explain: 3 focal areas of sclerosis noted. 1 is located in the l ischium. focal area of subcortical density in the inferior aspect of the l femoral head & a less dense focal area of density in the central aspect of aspect of the l femoral head?

A member asked:

What can be done to offer some relief for pain caused by a cyst on the femoral head of the hip socket? i have a friend who has been diagnosed with a cyst on the femoral head of her hip area. she has an appt to see a specialist on monday, but is in extruc

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What to do if i have intensity in the left femoral head?

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Whats avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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