Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for the Treatment of Symptomatic Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Head in Patients With Sequelae of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Conclusions:
We have demonstrated both predictable radiographic healing and marked clinical improvement following ORIF of symptomatic post-Perthes OCD lesions. We advocate ORIF for symptomatic osteochondral lesions as a first-line surgical treatment for these patients due to the advantages of native osteochondral tissue preservation, predictable healing, and marked clinical improvement.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV—case series.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hip Source Type: research
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