title: An unusual presentation of idiopathic bilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral heads.
abstract: A case report is presented of a patient with an unusual presentation of idiopathic bilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral heads after a period of multiple presentations and misdiagnoses in the ED. This is the first such case described presenting in this way and highlights the importance of establishing a firm diagnosis and instituting appropriate management.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, Calvary Hospital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. kalparmar@rcsed.ac.uk
authors.forename: Kalpesh A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Parmar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male