Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients with Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head.

Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate health-related quality of life in pediatric patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

Material And Methods: A comparative study was conducted involving 32 children and adolescents in "ONFH Group" (subjects with a diagnosis of ONFH) and 44 in "Comparison Group" (asymptomatic children), both aged between 8 and 18. Clinical and sociodemographic data were obtained along with PedsQL 4.

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head in sickle cell disease in pediatric patients suffering from hip dysfunction.

Objective: The aim of this study is to verify the prevalence of avascular necrosis (AVN) in pediatric patients with sickle cell anemia and hip dysfunction, and to evaluate the presence of associated risk factors.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a group of 92 patients with sickle cell disease and hip dysfunction. Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics were collected, and laboratory variables were evaluated.

Hip Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease.

Objective: To evaluate the influence of hip dysfunction on quality of life of pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Methods: Clinical demographic, Charnley hip score, Barthel scale and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL 4.0) questionnaires were used.