Recurrent Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease: case report and long-term followup.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This is the seventh reported case of recurrent Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. The report documents the initial onset in a boy 4 years of age with healing clinically and radiographically. The boy experienced recurrence of disease at 8 years of age with last followup at 20 years of age. Tests related to blood hypercoagulability and hypofibrinolysis and certain genetic factors relevant to osteonecrosis of the bone are reported.
Medical subject headings
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease