This document discusses avascular necrosis of the hip joint, also called osteonecrosis. It defines osteonecrosis as the ischemic death of bone components due to impaired blood flow. Symptoms include dull, progressive pain that worsens at night and with walking, as well as limited hip motion. Diagnosis involves imaging like X-rays, CT scans, and MRI. Imaging findings reflect the stage of the condition according to classifications by Ficat and Arlet and Steinberg, ranging from bone changes to joint space narrowing and collapse. MRI specifically reveals bone marrow edema, a double line sign, collapse of the femoral head, joint effusion, and involvement of the acetabulum.