Perfusion MRI is a safe and feasible imaging technique for perthes disease.

Five IPSG members recently reviewed the safety and feasibility of getting advanced MRI called perfusion MRI for Perthes disease in their respective hospitals. The results are published online in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. The doctors found that perfusion MRI is a safe and feasible imaging technique for the patient with Perthes disease but almost half of the patients required either sedation or general anesthesia to keep the patient still during the MRI. To read more please click on the following journal article.

Reference: Sankar WN, Thomas S, Castañeda P, Hong T, Shore BJ, Kim HK. Feasibility and Safety of Perfusion MRI for Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Feb 28. PMID 24590346