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Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Natural History
Natural History
Complications
Complications
Osteoarthritis and coxa magna may develop later in life. Early recognition and proper treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease may minimize this complication.
Prognosis
Prognosis
Children younger than 6 or 7 have the best prognosis since they have time for the dead bone to revascularize and remodel. Children that have been diagnosed with Perthes’ Disease after the age of 10 are at a very high risk of developing osteoarthritis and coxa magna.
References
References
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