Why the study?
Does the Herring lateral pillar classification predict long-term radiographic outcomes in patients with Perthes' disease?
Population
49 patients with Perthes' disease treated conservatively, average age at diagnosis 7 years 6 months
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 24 years
Authors
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May inform prognosis in Perthes' disease; supports Herring classification but leaves open need for prospective validation before guiding care.
Does the Herring lateral pillar classification predict long-term radiographic outcomes in patients with Perthes' disease?
The Herring lateral pillar classification provides a valid and reliable long-term prognosis for patients with Perthes' disease.
Farsetti et al. (1995) studied this question.
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