What are the Demographics and Epidemiology of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in a Large Southern California Integrated Health System?

摘要

Although many authors have reported the incidence of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) there have been few incidence studies in the United States on large, self-contained populations such as those within an integrated health system. Understanding the epidemiology and demographics of LCPD in this setting may help clinicians identify patients at the greatest risk and aid in diagnosis and subsequent treatment.