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Perthes Disease: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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A Proposed Convergent Genetic and Molecular Framework for Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: A Scoping Review.
Hernández-Zamora Edgar et al., International journal of molecular sciences (7 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42884134/
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Variability in Bracing Design and Bracing Protocols for the Non-Operative Management of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: A Scoping Systematic Review
Srivastava S et al. (6 October 2026)
https://europepmc.org/search?query=Variability%20in%20Bracing%20Design%20and%20Bracing%20Protocol
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EP1.36 Preventing Femoral Head Collapse in Perthes Disease Early MRI-Guided Risk Stratification and Arthrodiastasis During the Fragmentation Phase
Connor Green et al., Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery (1 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnag043.220
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EP1.73 Three-dimensional Acetabular Containment Surgery Improves Femoral Head Morphology and Clinical Outcomes in Older Children with Legg-Calvé-Perthes Perthes Disease
Ningtao Ren, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery (1 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnag043.257
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Isolated Proximal Femoral Valgus Osteotomy for Hinge Abduction Improves Femoroacetabular Relationship in Patients With Perthes Disease.
Rhee Isaac et al., Clinical orthopaedics and related research (1 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42030551/
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Perthes Disease
Perthes disease is a childhood hip condition in which the blood supply to the ball of the thigh bone is temporarily disrupted, so the bone softens and can change shape before it heals. It most often affects children aged four to ten, causing a limp and hip or knee pain. Treatment aims to keep the hip moving and well shaped, sometimes with surgery.
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Most Recent Research
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) is a rare pediatric disorder characterized by avascular osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, and genetic, epigenetic, vascular, and inflammatory mechanisms may contribute to disease susceptibility and progression. To map and characterize the available evidence on genetic and epigenetic factors and molecular pathways associated with LCPD, with particular emphasis on potential interactions and convergence across biological pathways. A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR, PRISMA 2020 for Abstracts checklist). PubMed/MEDLINE was searched for studies published between March 2006 and March 2026. Relevant genetic, epigenetic, and molecular findings were extracted and synthesized according to biological pathways. See the PRISMA 2020 for Abstracts checklist. Seventeen genes and 25 single-nucleotide variants (SNVs), as reported in the included literature, were identified and grouped into three major biological axes: hypercoagulability, inflammation, and bone metabolism and remodeling. Associations with LCPD were reported in at least one study for F5 rs6025, MTHFR rs1801133, IL6 rs1800795, IL23R rs1569922, NOS3 rs1799983 and rs2070744, and OPG rs2073618. Epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation and microRNA dysregulation, were also reported. Interpretation was limited by methodological heterogeneity, small study populations, limited functional validation, and a predominance of observational studies. Accumulating evidence suggests that thrombotic, inflammatory, bone remodeling, and epigenetic mechanisms contribute to LCPD susceptibility and pathogenesis. Our findings point to a potential biological convergence among these pathways; however, whether this convergence stems from a shared genetic architecture remains to be fully elucidated. LCPD pathogenesis involves a complex interplay of coagulation, inflammation, bone remodeling, and epigenetic pathways. While these mechanisms suggest biological convergence, their precise shared genetic architecture remains uncertain. Consequently, future studies utilizing independent replication and functional validation are critically needed.
Common Questions
What is Perthes Disease?
Perthes disease is a childhood hip condition in which the blood supply to the ball of the thigh bone is temporarily disrupted, so the bone softens and can change shape before it heals. It most often affects children aged four to ten, causing a limp and hip or knee pain. Treatment aims to keep the hip moving and well shaped, sometimes with surgery.
How many clinical trials are available for Perthes Disease?
RareWays currently indexes 5 clinical trials for Perthes Disease. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
Where does the research data for Perthes Disease come from?
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