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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