Epidemiology, natural evolution, pathogenesis, clinical spectrum, and management of Legg-Calve-Perthes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is a self-limiting disorder that develops in children following interruption of the blood supply to the capital femoral epiphysis. This review outlines the current knowledge on the epidemiology, natural evolution, clinical spectrum, and management of the disease.

Methods

The literature pertaining to these aspects of the disease were studied and summarized in this review.

Results

Epidemiological studies suggest that environmental factors contribute to the causation of the disease. Incidence rates monitored over time indicate that the incidence of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is declining. The natural evolution followed on sequential plain radiographs enables division of the disease into Stages Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, and IV. Re

SUBMITTER: Joseph B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10549695 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature