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Radiograph reveals collapse of the left femoral head.
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Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging revealed that her left femoral head had collapsed and steroid-induced avascular necrosis was diagnosed (Figures 1 and 2).
T1- and T2-weighted images show a low-intensity area and collapse of the femoral
head.
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Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging revealed that her left femoral head had collapsed and steroid-induced avascular necrosis was diagnosed (Figures 1 and 2).
Before surgery, we consecutively performed intravenous transfusion of 5 g/100 ml of
Venoglobulin IH for seven days. We transfused 10 units of platelets the day before
surgery and after the surgery. The peak platelet count was 160,000/muL four days after
the operation and decreased to 34,000/muL three weeks after the operation. PC: platelet
concentrate, IVIG: intravenous Venoglobulin IH.
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Her platelet count decreased to 34,000/muL on the day she left the hospital (Figure 3).
Radiograph showing no radiolucencies around the implant three years after the
operation.
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We did not observe implant loosening (Figure 4).