What you need to know about Perthes disease
What is Perthes disease?
Perthes disease is a condition that affects the hip joint in children. One, or more rarely, both joints are involved. The condition causes pain in the hip and...
What are the effects and signs?
Perthes disease causes pain in the hip and a limp. The child may show signs of limping and may complain of mild pain.……..
How is it assessed?
The hip joint is a deep structure so investigations are required for diagnosis. The following tests may be used …....
How is it treated and managed?
Treatment of the disease depends on the clinical picture at presentation. Young patients under age 4 sometimes…...
What evidence is available?
The best source of information about surgery, braces and plaster casts will be the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who ……..
