Osteochondritis dissecans in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
Seven cases of osteochondritis dissecans following Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease are presented and the literature is reviewed. This complication could not be predicted during the early stages of the Legg-Calvé-Perthes process. A high index of suspicion is necessary to recognize the lesion. Conservative treatment is suggested.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005270:Femur Head; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007873:Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography