Figure 9. Bilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral heads. (a) The plain film shows slight flattening on the left. T₁ weighted (b) and T₂ weighted (c) MRI demonstrate the characteristic appearances of serpiginous alternating dark and bright lines deep to the articular cartilage. Note also some collapse of the femoral head on the left, with an associated joint effusion.

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