Feasibility of Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Patients With Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Conclusions:
TRICKS-MRA provides well-defined images of the arterial supply to the proximal femoral epiphysis in children with LCPD, presenting a noninvasive and radiation-free alternative to conventional angiography. However, the TRICKS-MRA method used did not allow visualization of the ascending lateral epiphyseal segment of MCFA in the affected and the contralateral normal side. We believe that further advancement of this noninvasive imaging technique may open new opportunities for research aimed at evaluating the vascular supply of the femoral head in children.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV—case-control study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hip Source Type: research