Orthopedic Surgery Research

What is the best way to treat Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease of the hip?

At Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery, we believe the most important discoveries always start with a question: What if? How about? Why? Curiosity is the key to advancing the science of medicine. We ask these questions in the form of research and, in doing so, endeavor to make groundbreaking and innovative findings that translate to innovative, cutting-edge care.

Problem to Solve

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease of the hip is a chronic and often progressive condition. If left untreated, it can lead to long-term pain and disability. Unfortunately, there is no consensus on which treatment or treatments are best. This has long been a source of confusion and frustration for patients, their families and their providers, alike.

Our Approach

Our pediatric hip specialists are part of a select group, who together have formed the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG). The IPSG and its members are dedicated to better understanding the causes of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease and the effectiveness of various treatments. At present, we are recruiting patients for a number of ongoing prospective multi-center trials, which we hope will have a lasting impact on the treatment of this condition in the future.

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