Legg-Calve-Perthes' Disease : Causes

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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease usually occurs in boys 4- 10 years old. There are many theories about the cause of this disease, but little is actually known.Without enough blood to the area, the bone dies.

Source:ADAM

Date:May 15, 2008

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