How long will it last? The initial symptoms of Perthes can last months to years, but the effects can be life long. The symptoms of Perthes aren’t consistent. Some patients will have days or weeks at a time with little pain and minimal limp; however, for some time periods children will have more severe symptoms.

Why isn’t my child supposed to run or jump? Some children will be recommended to avoid running and jumping activities depending of the severity and stage of their Perthes. The femoral head or ball of the hip joint becomes soft like play dough and can become misshapen. The thought is that the increased forces from

How can I help? There is still a long way to go in understanding and treating Perthes disease, and support and help from all families is important. The various ways to help involve: Enrolling your child in a study and stay in the study. Actively share information about IPSG. Donate to IPSG to support research.

What should I expect if my child has hip surgery involving the bone? This of course depends on the child, the doctor, and the disease. Here are some generalized expectations that can vary widely. The children with osteotomies tend to spend one to three nights in the hospital. They may or may not require a