Evaluation of femoral head viability via bone scintigraphy in the postoperative pediatric patient
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-4030-7
Abstract: BackgroundEvaluating postoperative patients with hardware is challenging following surgical intervention for hip maladies such as femoral neck fractures and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). These children are at increased risk of developing avascular necrosis, and… read more here.
Keywords: femoral neck; femoral head; bone; legg calv ... See more keywords
Validation of Pediatric Self-Report Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Measures in Different Stages of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001423
Abstract: Objectives: Patient-reported outcomes (PRO) assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are important outcome measures, especially in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) where symptoms (pain and limping), activity restrictions, and treatments vary depending on the stage of the… read more here.
Keywords: legg calv; reported outcomes; calv perthes; patient reported ... See more keywords
The “Discoid Epiphysis”—An Uncommon Presentation of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002141
Abstract: Background: Among a cohort of 402 children with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD), 32 children presented with sclerosis and severe collapse of the entire femoral epiphysis that closely resembled a discus. This study was undertaken to identify… read more here.
Keywords: children discoid; discoid epiphysis; disease; epiphysis ... See more keywords
Association of MTHFR rs1801133 and homocysteine with Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease in Mexican patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02264-2
Abstract: Background Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD) is the avascular osteonecrosis of the proximal femoral epiphysis. It is a rare disease of unclear etiology in children, although alterations in coagulation or the collagen gene have been described and… read more here.
Keywords: legg calv; mthfr rs1801133; calv perthes; association ... See more keywords
RADIOGRAPHIC STUDY OF THE MEDIAL JOINT SPACE OF THE HIP IN LEGG-CALVÉ-PERTHES DISEASE
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DOI: 10.1590/1413-785220223006e256112
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate medial joint space in affected and normal contralateral hips in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD). Methods: To compare joint space, femoral head extrusion (FHE), medial space coefficient (MSC) of the hip,… read more here.
Keywords: medial joint; space; normal hips; joint space ... See more keywords
The role and underlying mechanisms of microRNA‑214 in Legg‑Calvé‑Perthes disease.
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DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10271
Abstract: Legg‑Calvé‑Perthes disease (LCPD) is a pediatric form of femoral head osteonecrosis with unknown etiology. MicroRNAs (miRs) have been revealed to serve an important role in LCPD. MiR‑214 serves an important role in chondrogenesis. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: role; mir 214; legg calv; calv perthes ... See more keywords