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This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, highlighting the ongoing challenge of its complex nature and the goal of preventing early-onset osteoarthritis.
This review provides an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease to promote awareness and ongoing research.
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May raise clinician awareness of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease; leaves open optimal strategies to prevent osteoarthritis.
Purpose of review: Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease continues to be a topic in question with many answers left untold. Our knowledge of the disease evolves with ongoing research, as does our treatment modalities. One factor that does not change is our goal in treatment to prevent early onset of debilitating osteoarthritis. Recent findings: This article reviews pertinent research of the past and present to provide a knowledgeable discussion on diagnosis and treatment of Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease. Summary: The complex nature of the disease makes not only the treatment a challenging course, but also the initial diagnosis and classification. The aim is to provide an awareness of Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease, as well as background matters, to allow application into clinical practice and promote ongoing research.
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Adam et al. (2007) conducted a review in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, highlighting the ongoing challenge of its complex nature and the goal of preventing early-onset osteoarthritis.
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