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Recurrent Legg - Calve - Perthes' disease. A case report
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|July 1, 1977
Summary
This report details the fifth known case of recurrent Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Initial hip X-rays after the avascular episode showed similarities to Dysplasia Epiphysealis Capitis Femoris.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Radiology
Background:
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease involves avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
- Recurrence of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is rare.
- Differential diagnosis can be challenging, especially in recurrent cases.