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Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Current concepts and controversies

G H Thompson1, R B Salter

  • 1Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1987
PubMed

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Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, a pediatric hip disorder, involves avascular necrosis of the femoral epiphysis. Containment treatments show improved outcomes compared to the disease

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Hip Disorders

Background:

  • Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is a common pediatric hip disorder.
  • It is characterized by idiopathic avascular necrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis.
  • Treatment is typically recommended for older children with extensive femoral head involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding and treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of containment treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for conservative and surgical containment.

Main Results:

  • Containment treatment, both conservative and surgical, is recommended for specific patient groups.
  • Results indicate that containment treatment improves outcomes compared to the natural history of the disease.

Conclusions:

  • Containment treatment offers a viable option for managing Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
  • Improved outcomes are observed with timely and appropriate intervention.

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