Does transepiphyseal drilling and closure of the greater trochanter in early Legg-Calve-Perthes disease improve natural history?

ConclusionsBased on our preliminary experience, our protocol can be effective in the treatment of patients with LCPD in the initial or early fragmentation stages by improving the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the disease. This minimally invasive approach does not compromise any future treatment options.Level of evidenceIV.
Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research