PubMed · 4729097
The source did not provide an abstract. Follow the original record for more information.
Explore connections, maps & timelines
C Manning, P Cull. 1973. Epiphysiodesis.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4729097/
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.
KEEP EXPLORING
Clinical, radiographic and sonographic presentation of a newborn with slipped proximal femoral epiphysis has been delineated. Characteristic sonographic changes within osteochondral junction of the femoral bone were pointed out. Great advantage of ultrasound in differential diagnosis of hip diseases in newborn has been proved.
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: In 1913, anthropologist Ales Hrdlicka described a number of femora as having "mushroom heads," a deformity he attributed to arthritis deformans. The authors have attempted to define the cause of this condition. METHODS: Forty of 41 femora with "mushroom" femoral heads collected by Hrdlicka were grossly inspected and examined with plain radiographs and with computed tomography. Femoral neck angulation and degree of anteversion were determined. RESULTS: Three distinct categories were established: group I, those specimens with normal angulation and short femoral necks; group II, those with varus angulation and short femoral necks; and group III, those with normal-sized femoral necks and normal femoral neck angulation. No correlation was found between degree of anteversion and the categories. Additionally, most of the mushroom deformities were related to osteophyte formation. CONCLUSIONS: Most of the changes in the femora were the result of osteoarthritis. Two groups showed evidence of growth disturbances that occurred early in life. The changes in the second group were similar to those seen in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
Explore the source record for details and available documents.