Variation in the treatment of Perthes disease can certainly be confusing if not maddening to parents seeking answers.Unfortunately it seems like we still have more questions than answers regarding this disease. Be that as it may, the question: “Why are there such varied treatments of Perthes disease among doctors?” is an immensely valid one. Treatment

Acetabulum: The socket part of the hip joint. Arthrogram: Anarthrogram is a radiology procedure in which special X-ray medicine is placed into the hip joint. This X-ray exam shows and evaluates the shape of the ball part of hip joint (femoral head). It also assesses whether the femoral head is covered (contained) by the socket

At what age were you diagnosed with Perthes? Age 7 What was your treatment plan? Non-weight bearing (no surgery), leg brace, leg casts, wheelchair, crutches, etc. How long were you inactive? Until the age of 13, so around 6 years of being inactive. Once you were healed, what was it like getting back into activities?