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The aetiology and epidemiology of Perthes' disease of the hip

2011-01-01

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Introduction: Perthes’ disease is an idiopathic osteonecrosis of a juvenile hip that frequently precipitates premature osteoarthritis. The year 2010 marked a century since Perthes’ disease was first described, but the aetiology and mechanism remain unknown. The incidence of Perthes’ disease varies widely, and it has been suggested that differential exposure to adverse socioeconomic circumstances may be a key preci...

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DOI: 10.17638/00004153

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