Leg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Van Der Geest IC, Kooijman MA, Spruit M, Anderson PG, De Smet PM. Shelf acetabuloplasty for Perthes' disease: 12-year follow-up. Acta Orthop Belg. 2001 Apr;67(2):126-31. PMID: 11383290.
What does the x-ray illustrate ?
The first x-ray photograph shows AP Hip joint of a skeletally immature with a flattened and deformed femoral head suggestive of Perthes disease.
The second photograph is a good follow up of the same case after 12 years. We can see the remodeling of femoral head following Shelf procedure.
What is underlying problem in this disease and who suffers from this ?
Idiopathic AVN of proximal femoral epiphysis in childhood. Unknown etiology.
Boys and girls invovement ratio 4:1. Bilateral in 20 % cases.
Classification - Waldenstrom
stages of pathology
1.Initial avascular event (crescent sign-representing subchondral fracture)
2.Fragmentation
3.Resolution
4. Remodelling
Herring's Classification- based on lateral Pillar height on AP radiograph during Fragmentation
A - Height of lateral Pillar is normal
B - > 50 % maintained
C- < 50 % maintained
Caterall's classification - depending on head involved on lateral radiograph.
also added head at risk signs.
Clinically - obese child, progressive loss of ROM ( Abduction contracture, ER with flexion)
Radiologically - Horizontal physis, lateral subluxation of epiphysis, lateral calcification,
Diffuse metaphyseal reaction, Gaze sign - inverted U-shaped lucency in lateral metaphysis
Stullberg's classification - based on shape of femoral head
I - normal
II- head is spherical (magna/breva ) fits into socket
III- mushroom head,congruent
IV- flat head and flat socket
V- flat head and congruent
Principles of Management
Symptomatic Relief
Containment
Restore ROM
Goals are achieved by non-operative and operative measures.Management depends upon age,clinical signs and radiological appearances on x-ray.
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