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The incidence of Perthes' disease in Korea: a focus on differences among races
1Department of Orthopaedics, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea. smrowe@chonnam.ac.kr
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The annual incidence of Perthes
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Perthes' disease is a hip condition affecting children.
- Understanding its incidence is crucial for public health planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the annual incidence of Perthes' disease in Korea.
- To compare Korean incidence rates with global populations.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted in South Honam, Korea.
- Newly diagnosed cases of Perthes' disease in children aged 14 or younger were identified between 1999 and 2001.
Main Results:
- A total of 84 children were diagnosed with Perthes' disease.
- The mean annual incidence was calculated at 3.8 per 100,000 children.
- Incidence in Korea was found to be similar to other Asian countries.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of Perthes' disease in Korea is comparable to other Asian populations.
- Korean incidence is higher than in black populations but lower than in Caucasian populations.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the annual incidence of Perthes' disease in Korea and compare this with other populations. A survey identified all newly diagnosed children with Perthes' disease aged 14 years or younger in South Honam, Korea, between January 1999 and December 2001. A total of 84 children were included: 29 in 1999, 28 in 2000 and 27 in 2001. The mean annual incidence was 3.8 per 100 000. This is similar to that reported in other Asian countries, but higher than in black populations and lower than in Caucasians.