Print
EmailAdvertisement
Welcome
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is when the ball of the thighbone in the hip doesn't get enough blood, causing the bone to die. The dead bone is weak, which causes the ball to collapse and flatten. Usually only one hip is af...
Basic Info
Symptoms
Knee pain (may be the only initial symptom; Persistent thigh or groin pain; Wasting of muscles in the upper thigh; Appa...
Causes
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease occurs most frequently in boys 4 to 8 years old. While there are many theories regarding the...
Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor will look for a loss in hip motion and for a typical limp. A hip x-ray or pel...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to keep the ball of the thighbone inside the socket. Your doctor may call this "containment." ...
Complications
Osteoarthritis may develop later in life. This complication may be minimized with early recognition and proper treatmen...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if a child develops any symptoms of this disorder.
Basic Info
Advertisement
 |
 |
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.