It was reported through a research article: a (b)(6) man who had undergone staged bilateral tha presented with squeaking of the right hip while walking.Symptoms had been present for 2 months and had progressed to a sensation of clunking one week prior to the office visit.The tha on the right side was done 6 years ago and examination showed no shortening or neurovascular deficit.The patient had normal range of motion with an audible clunk that was not associated with pain.He was not playing any sports and denied any injury.His weight, height, and body mass index were (b)(6), respectively.Radiographs showed a relative change of alignment between the head and neck compared with previous radiographs.The change was subtle and not appreciated on an initial radiograph obtained when the patient was seen by a midlevel provider.A month later, when the patient was seen by the operating surgeon, the findings were more obvious.Laboratory studies showed a normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate and c-reactive protein level.
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