Jacques Calvé, 1875–1954

Abstract

This history page in the series “Leaders in MSK Radiology” is dedicated to the memory and achievements of the French physician Jacques Calvé, whose name is partially associated with the medical eponym Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.

Keywords

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease - vertebra plana - musculoskeletal tuberculosis - history

Publication History

Article published online:
15 February 2023

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