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July 1, 1975Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery44 citations

Treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. Prognostic value of Catterallʼs Classification

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EKEdouard KamhiGMG. Dean MacEwen

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Catterall's classification of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is of prognostic value. When indicated, early energetic treatment in the form of containment and achievement of a full range of motion significantly decreases the percentage of poor results.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a911139f69e67dea4361afbhttps://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-197557050-00012
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