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Perthes Disease

Causes, Symptoms, Risk factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Perthes Disease?

Some of the symptoms of this condition are:

Pain in the knee, hip or groin region especially when putting excess weight
Worsening of pain in the upper part of the leg
Pain that worsens with activity and is relieved with rest
Painful muscle spasms may be caused by irritation around the hip
Limping
Stiffness in the affected hip
Decreased range of movement
Sometimes, the affected leg may become shorter

What are the risk factors of Perthes Disease?

Some risk factors that make an individual susceptible to this condition are:

Age: This disease can affect children of nearly any age, but it is commonly found in children between the ages of 4 to 8.
Gender: It is more common in boys than girls
Race: White children are more likely to develop this disorder than other races.
Genetic mutations may cause bone abnormalities

What are the complications of Perthes Disease?

The complications of this condition include:

Head of the femur may lose its normal spherical shape and collapse
Degenerative joint disease may occur
The affected leg may lose some of its motion and may become shorter than the other leg
Children with Perthes disease are at higher risk of developing hip arthritis later in life
Irregular contouring, flattening, or mushrooming of the head
Shortening and broadening of the neck
Flattening of the vertical wall of the acetabulum

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Perthes disease. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14587-perthes-disease Accessed on June 16, 2020.
Perthes disease. Hopkins Medicine. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/perthes-disease-leggcalveperthes-disease Accessed on June 16, 2020.

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Perthes Disease

Causes, Symptoms, Risk factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

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