Predictors of Persistent Limp Following Proximal Femoral Varus Osteotomy for Perthes Disease.

Kevin J OrellanaJoshua T BramMorgan BatleySusan NovotnyHitesh ShahJennifer C LaineDerek M KellyBenjamin MartinTim SchraderHarry KimWudbhav N Sankarnull null

Published in: Journal of pediatric orthopedics (2024)

Persistent limp following PFO is a frustrating problem that was seen in 40% of patients at 2 years. However, lower follow-up BMI and performing a greater trochanter apophysiodesis, particularly in patients younger than 8 years of age, correlated with a lower risk of postoperative limp.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
total knee arthroplasty
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
body mass index
patients undergoing
knee osteoarthritis
physical activity