TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 59. Osteonecrosis A1 - Gensler, Lianne S. A2 - Imboden, John B. A2 - Hellmann, David B. A2 - Stone, John H. Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Rheumatology, 3e AB - Usually presents with pain upon weight-bearing and motion of the affected joint.The most common site is the femoral head, but the distal femur, ankles, shoulders, wrists and elbows may also be affected.There are many predisposing conditions but glucocorticoid therapy, alcohol abuse, and trauma account for the great majority of cases.MRI has sensitivity for early disease and can detect characteristic abnormalities before radiographic changes are apparent. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57275398 ER -