Intraarticular Corticosteroid Therapy in Perthes Disease.

Summary

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCP) represents the loss of blood flow to the head of the femur, resulting in significant hip pain and potential long term disability. This study represents a single center, randomized, prospective, controlled study comparing the treatment of LCP with an intraarticular corticosteroid (triamcinolone hexacetonide) injection with traditional nonoperative treatment.

Timeline

Start

2009-03

Primary completion

2013-10

Completion

2014-01

Drugs

Indications