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June 27, 2026Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma SurgeryOpen Access

Prioritisation of assessments, diagnostic classifications, and outcome measures in Perthes disease: a Delphi survey of international health professionals

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SBStephanie BallLDLuke DaviesKGKelly Gray

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Overview

Delphi survey prioritises key assessments and outcomes for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in children, enhancing clinical guidelines.

Key Points

  • The study aims to achieve consensus on the most important assessments, classifications, and outcomes for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
  • Conducted a three-round modified e-Delphi survey from April to May 2025.
  • Participants rated the importance of 14 clinical assessments, 26 radiological assessments, 8 diagnostic classifications, and 26 outcome measures.
  • Consensus defined as ≥ 75% agreement in the final round for prioritisation.
  • Consensus and prioritisation achieved for 10 clinical assessments (specific statistics not provided).
  • Consensus achieved for 3 radiological assessments, 3 diagnostic classifications, and 3 outcome measures.
  • A retention rate of 89.5% with 34 out of 38 participants completing all rounds.

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Ball et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f6871aea7db3c1953f93bhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06392-3
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