Background: Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is an increasingly recognized entity especially in the context of sickle cell disease. This entity is however less frequently seen in sickle cell trait; consequently, fewer cases of hip damage secondary to avascular necrosis in persons with sickle cell trait have been reported. This case shows how avascular necrosis can occur, affecting both hip joints in patients with sickle cell trait.
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