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Gross Pathology of Femoral Head

Gross Pathology of Femoral Head. David Lucas. Normal femoral head spherical, white and shiny. Compressible articular cartilage. Degenerative Joint Disease. Shape distortion Eroded surface with shaggy remnants of degenerated cartilage Eburnation Osteophytes.

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Gross Pathology of Femoral Head

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  1. Gross Pathology of Femoral Head David Lucas

  2. Normal femoral head spherical, white and shiny. Compressible articular cartilage

  3. Degenerative Joint Disease Shape distortion Eroded surface with shaggy remnants of degenerated cartilage Eburnation Osteophytes

  4. Degenerative Joint Disease (cut surface) Erosion of cartilage (eburnation) Subchondral sclerosis Subchondral cyst Osteophyte Remaining cartilage

  5. Degenerative Joint Disease (top view) Complete erosion of articular cartilage Eburnation Pitting

  6. Avascular Necrosis Detachment and elevation of articular cartilage Subchondral osteonecrosis (yellow and friable)

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