title: Transient osteoporosis of the hip.
abstract: This uncommon entity typically presents in young to middle-aged patients. The clinical features are progressive pain and a limp with no history of trauma. Bone density in the affected femur is progressively affected. The process is self-limited, with gradual improvement of symptoms and bony mineralization within several months.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Scialabba
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: DeLuca
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006615:Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors