%0 Journal Article
%T MRI spectrum of avascular necrosis of femoral head in patients treated for COVID-19.
%A Akhtar Ali K
%A He L
%A Li J
%A Zhang W
%A Tasiken B
%A Huang H
%J Hip Int
%V 34
%N 4
%D 2024 Jul 8
%M 38456448
%F 1.756
%R 10.1177/11207000241233906
%X <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This prospective observational study aimed to investigate the occurrence of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head in COVID-19 patients through MRI scans. The study examined the patterns of AVN in 110 individuals who had undergone conventional COVID-19 therapy and reported hip discomfort. This study highlights the importance of considering AVN as a potential complication of COVID-19 therapy, particularly in younger patients who experience hip discomfort.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Individuals who had corticosteroid treatment for COVID-19 and experienced hip discomfort during 6 months between January 2022 and August 2022 were included in this study, and an MRI scan was done to observe changes in the hip joint.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The results were classified using the Ficat and Arlet classification system. The analysis revealed that AVN was not present in 91.81% of cases. However, Stage I AVN was detected in 4.54% of cases, Stage II AVN in 2.72% of cases, and Stage III AVN in 1.1% of cases. No cases of Stage IV AVN were observed.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The study concludes that AVN occurred in 6% of individuals who underwent conventional therapy for COVID-19 and experienced hip discomfort. In these settings (post COVID-19), normal MRI results were more typical, and mild AVN (Stage I) was a frequent finding in MRI scans that were positive.