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Plain radiograph of the hip joints, showing severe avascular necrosis on the right, with collapse of the femoral head associated with underlying lysis and sclerosis. The acetabular joint surface is normal, confirming that this is not a degenerative (osteoarthritic) process. Mild avascular necrosis is seen on the left, with an area of lysis surrounded by a diffuse area of sclerosis
