The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol 57, Issue 5 651-654, Copyright © 1975 by Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
Treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. Prognostic value of Catterall's Classification
E Kamhi and GD MacEwen
Catterall's classification of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is of prognostic
value. When indicated, early energetic treatment in the form of containment
and achievement of a full range of motion significantly decreases the
percentage of poor results.