Abstract: Background: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a disabling condition of the hip joint that primarily affects the young individuals. The present study was conducted to assess cases of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
Materials & Methods: 52 cases of osteonecrosis of the femoral head of both genders were enrolled. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the hip joint and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was taken.
Results: Age group <20 years had 20 males and 11 females, 20-40 years had 8 males and 6 females and 40-60 years had 4 males and 3 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common aetiology found to be steroids in 12, trauma in 6, alcoholin 10, aplastic anemia in 5, drugs in 4, pregnancy in 7 and idiopathic in 8 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). ARCO stage 1 was seen in 7, 2 in 24, 3 in 16 and 4 in 5 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: Steroid administration is most common cause of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
