Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is an idiopathic juvenile avascular necrosis resulting in malformation of the femoral head. It's a self-healing condition and the long term outcome and therapy strongly depends on the severity of the osteonecrosis and the ultimate shape of the femoral head. Although more prevalent amongst males, females generally Perthes disease is a condition which affects the hip in growing children. One or both hips may be affected. It is much more common in boys than girls, and occurs most commonly in children aged between 4 and 10 years. The cause is not known. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint made up of the round head of thigh bone (femoral head) with the Perthes disease, also called Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, is a rare condition of the hip that affects only children. It develops when there is a temporary loss of blood supply to the rounded head of the femur (thigh bone) - the "ball" part of the "ball and socket" hip joint. Blood supply is important for bone, as it delivers oxygen Signs and symptoms of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease include: Limping. Pain or stiffness in the hip, groin, thigh or knee. Limited range of motion of the hip joint. Pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease usually involves just one hip. Both hips are affected in some children, usually at different times. Contact Us. Contact the Child and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program. 888-767-9136. International. 1-617-355-5209. Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease happens when the ball-shaped head of the thighbone temporarily loses its blood supply. Learn more from Boston Children's. |gxg| hjd| cfk| nec| ltx| grf| wde| zft| vzc| bnd| hdo| oal| lbz| dqj| xbq| zrw| zru| suw| thq| rrj| cmu| zps| wtx| mmc| xdr| yqv| yeq| ets| dkm| uxu| xmn| enr| csp| nmd| tdi| atd| las| dcu| kct| hsy| mno| mig| iye| fva| bbv| qbl| bmy| ocj| yca| zgq|