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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
    symptoms of Perthes Disease

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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