Stage Clinical Features Radiographs
Early
0 Preclinical 0 0
I Preradiographic + 0
II Precollapse + Diffuse Porosis, Sclerosis, Cysts
Transition: Flattening, Cresent Sign
III Collapse ++ Broken Contour of Head Certain
Sequestrum, Joint Space Normal
IV Osteoarthritis +++ Flattened Contour Decreased Joint Space
Collapse of Head
Idiopathic bone necrosis of the femoral head. Early diagnosis and treatment.