Long-term Follow-up Study on Perthes Disease
Abstract：Objective: To analyze the efficacy of various therapies on Perthes disease and summarize a systematic treatment strategy. Methods: One hundred and sixty-five cases were long-term followed. The advantages and disadvantages of various therapies were compared.Results: Each method had its advantage and disadvantage; the effects were correlated with the stages and types of the patients and the therapy they were given. Simple treatment is recommended for type Ⅰ cases. For type Ⅱ , simple procedures can be used in stage Ⅰ of the patients and surgery was usually contraindicated for stage Ⅲ cases. For type Ⅲ, vascularized fibula grafting may be considered for cases of stage Ⅰ , Ⅱ and Ⅲ. For type Ⅳ cases, combined therapies should been considered. Conclusion: The therapy should be individualized to patient.
Keywords：Perthes diseasetreatment
Publication Date：2003-11-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 298-303 )