Necrosis of the Femoral Capital Epiphysis Occurring During Human Growth Hormone Therapy

Authors

  • Ingjald Bjerkreim
  • Olav Trygstad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608989717

Abstract

A girl with growth hormone deficiency developed a necrosis of the femoral capital epiphysis 6 months after the start of human growth hormone treatment. The compensatory growth spurt is believed to have caused an insufficient blood supply to the epiphysis, resulting in necrosis.

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Published

1976-01-01

How to Cite

Bjerkreim, I., & Trygstad, O. (1976). Necrosis of the Femoral Capital Epiphysis Occurring During Human Growth Hormone Therapy. Acta Orthopaedica, 47(2), 189–192. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608989717