LEGG-CALVÉ-PERTHES' DISEASE

Ilizarov for Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

The aim of treatment of LCPD disease is to prevent cox arthrosis [1]. Several treatment options have been described in order to prevent or limit femoral head deformation by containing the head within the acetabulum. Varisation osteotomy of the femur, salter osteotomy sometimes resulted in a prolonged limb or inadequate containment [2]. Ilizarov distraction technique is [3,4] now well documented...

Legg–Calvé–Perthes Disease — Symptoms and Classification

Legg–Calvé–Perthes Disease — Symptoms and Classification

Legg–Calvé–Perthes Disease — Symptoms and Classification

Osteochondritis dissecans following Legg-Calvé-Perthes' disease.