Femoral varus osteotomy in Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.

Copeliovitch, Leonel · J Pediatr Orthop · 2011

review · Level V

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Abstract

In a preliminary report in 1965, Axer proposed femoral varus derotation osteotomy as an alternative method for treating Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. Thereafter, this became one of the most popular operative methods in the treatment of the disease. A literature analysis of this method experienced during the years is discussed and the investigator's personal approach is described.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy