Round # 18

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Radiographic Findings

Pelvic radiographs show diffuse osteopenia (red arrow) of the femoral neck and head, with fracture lines (yellow arrows) manifested as cortical irregularities and sclerosis at the superior aspects of the femoral necks bilaterally. The sclerotic lines in the medial femoral necks probably result from a combination of impaction and new bone formation due to healing

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