New insights into the biomechanics of Legg-Calvé-Perthes’ disease

Abstract

The findings support the theory of vascular occlusion as being important in the pathophysiology of Perthes disease.<b>Cite this article</b>: M. Pinheiro, C. A. Dobson, D. Perry, M. J. Fagan. New insights into the biomechanics of Legg-Calvé-Perthes' disease: The Role of Epiphyseal Skeletal Immaturity in Vascular Obstruction. <i>Bone Joint Res</i> 2018;7:148-156. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.72.BJR-2017-0191.R1.