Pedicled iliac bone flap grafting in the treatment of late presentation Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease

BackgroundLegg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD) is a juvenile form of ischemic femoral head osteonecrosis affecting children. The lack of effective and timely treatment results in severe sequelae in children (especially older ones). Although LCPD has been widely studied, little is known about its etiolo...

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Main Authors: Yong-bing Xiao, Wei Du, Pan-feng Wu, Li-ming Qing, Fang Yu, Ju-Yu Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.926109/full