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Classification and treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and SCFE, and presentation of skiffy
This chapter discusses the classification of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease based on the loss of height in the lateral pillar of the hip. It emphasizes the importance of supportive management as the first-line treatment and highlights the possibility of surgery or total hip replacement in severe cases.