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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

Key Points A permanent deformity of the femoral head resulting in premature osteoarthritis is the most important sequela of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, also known as Perthes disease. Biologic and mechanical factors contribute to the pathogenesis of the femoral head deformity. The…