The value of measurement of intraosseous blood pressure in the femoral neck for early diagnosis of perthes disease in children

Abstract

We examined 41 patients aged 4 to 15 years with suspected Perthes disease. In all children, intraosseous blood pressure in the femoral neck was measured and transosseous phlebography was performed. A significant impairment of venous outflow was revealed, which is the cause of increased intraosseous blood pressure. It is concluded that it is advisable to measure intraosseous blood pressure in combination with other methods for early diagnosis of Perthes disease.

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