Abstract:BackgroundLegg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (LCPD) is described as an avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Although its etiology is still not fully understood, evidences suggest heritable thrombotic disorders and other factors may be implicated in its onset and progress. Our objective is to describe, in three enrolled families, the genetic, biochemical and environmental factors that may be associated with the etiology and development of LCPD. MethodsTherefore, we set out to evaluate the following alterations of co… Show more
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