A systematic review of the non-surgical treatment of Perthes' disease.

Adam M GallowayThomas van-HilleDaniel C PerryColin HoltonLaura MasonSuzanne RichardsHeidi J SiddleChristine Comer

Published in: Bone & joint open (2020)

Evidence from non-randomized studies found no robust evidence regarding the most effective non-surgical interventions for the treatment of children with Perthes' disease. Future research, employing randomized trial designs, and reporting a wider range of patient outcomes is urgently needed to inform clinical practice.Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2020;1-12:720-730.

Keyphrases

clinical practice
young adults
minimally invasive
open label
combination therapy
body composition
soft tissue
postmenopausal women
electronic health record
bone regeneration
replacement therapy