Bilateral Total Hip Replacement in Steroid Induced AVN in A Young Patient
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A 30 years old female patient presented us with pain, restricted movement of hip and difficulty of walking. She had past history of taking oral Steroid for 6 months for gaining weight. Radiological examination revealed bilateral avascular necrosis of hips with advanced osteoarthritic changes. The patient had sequential Total hip replacement on both sides in 6 weeks interval. Post operatively she was uneventful and after proper exercise and physiotherapy she is maintaining her daily household activities smoothly.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(2) 2014 p.205-208Downloads
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