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Perthes' disease in the adolescent.

B Joseph1, K Mulpuri, G Varghese

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka State, India.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|July 31, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent Perthes' disease presents in three distinct patterns, all leading to poor radiological outcomes. The destructive pattern shows the worst clinical results, often needing surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Skeletal Dysplasias

Background:

  • Perthes' disease (Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease) typically affects young children.
  • Adolescent onset of Perthes' disease is less common and may have a different natural history.
  • Understanding the varied presentations and outcomes in adolescents is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the natural history of Perthes' disease presenting in adolescence.
  • To identify and describe distinct patterns of the disease in this age group.
  • To correlate radiological patterns with clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 62 children with adolescent-onset Perthes' disease.
  • Classification of disease patterns: late-onset, segmental collapse, and destructive with failure of revascularization.
  • Assessment of radiological outcomes and clinical results, including need for surgical intervention.

Main Results:

  • Three distinct patterns were observed: late-onset, segmental collapse, and destructive.
  • All patterns resulted in poor radiological outcomes, with inadequate epiphyseal remodeling.
  • The destructive pattern had the poorest clinical results, frequently requiring arthrodesis or excision arthroplasty due to incapacitating pain.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent Perthes' disease exhibits unique patterns with universally poor radiological outcomes.
  • The destructive pattern is associated with severe clinical consequences and necessitates aggressive surgical management.
  • Further research into tailored treatment strategies for adolescent Perthes' disease is warranted.

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