Perfusion MRI can detect the absence of blood flow in the affected femoral head of patients with Perthes disease. Latest study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery by Dr Kim and colleagues show that perfusion MRI can predict the lateral pillar involvement before x-ray changes occur. Reference: (J Bone Joint Surg Am.

Our IPSG professionals prescribe the use of wheelchair or crutches for a number of patients every year, as a form of non-operative or post-operative treatment. The ordeal can be straining not only for families but also for the patients themsleves. “Crutch” is a project that “chronicles the life of Bill Shannon, an internationally renowned artist

Dr. Harry Kim and his team at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children performed a MRI study which showed that children with Perthes have inflammation in the affected hip joint for a very long time. Furthermore, the team discovered that a protein known to increase inflammation called interleukin-6 or IL-6 was significantly increased in

We are proud of the work and initiative taken by Betsy Miller and Dr. Charles Price. In their recently published book “The Parents’ Guide to Perthes:Understanding Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease”, they have combined skilled writing and medical expertise to try and provide an avenue for parents/families dealing with perthes. This book is a great resource, as it