Genetics of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: A Review Study
Background: Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (LCPD), a juvenile hip disorder, is caused by impaired blood flow to the femoral head. In severe LCPD cases, the femoral head may develop a flattening deformity. Furthermore, if LCPD is diagnosed at the later stages, it causes early osteoarthritis of the hip. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatrics Review |
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| Online Access: | http://jpr.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-395-en.html |