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Pathogenic Gene Variants Identified in Patients Presenting With Perthes or Perthes-like Hip Disorder.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics - 1 Aug 2024
Marchelli Gabrielle, Mercado Candelaria, Gill Corey S, Kim Harry K W
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) is a diagnosis of exclusion. Various conditions, such as skeletal dysplasias, can closely mimic LCPD and these must be ruled out to provide appropriate treatment, prognosis, and counseling. Traditionally, genetic testing has not been readily available in pediatric orthopaedic practice. Furthermore, the clinical value of genetic testing patients with LCPD is unclear. With...
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