1. The obese child

1. Gage's sign

2. A decreasing range of movement

2. Calcification lateral to the epiphysis

3. Adduction contracture

3. A diffuse metaphyseal reaction

4. Lateral subluxation

5. Horizontal growth plate

Brief

Author

Catterall A

Title

Legg-Calve-Perthes Syndrome

Reference

Clin Orthop 1981; 158: 41-52

Summary

Catterrall describes his at risk signs and briefly lists the poor clinical results of untreated at risk patients.

Critique

More of a review article. Very little description of the clinical methodology/results. 48 at risk patients, 19 not at risk patients.

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