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…
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A Glossary for Perthes Disease
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…
Perthes Heroes: Earl Cole
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…
Tips on How to Deal with Pain During the Fragmentation Stage of Perthes Disease
Pain is one of the most common presenting complaints in early Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (along with limp). Pain typically is felt in the groin, side of the hip area, thigh, or…
Q & A for Perthes Disease
What causes Perthes disease? The cause is unknown and the disease is not inherited in most patients. A very small number of patients have another family member with Perthes. Should…
Dr. Sankar - CHOP
Wudbhav N. Sankar, MD Dr. Sankar is the director of the Young Adult Hip Preservation Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Learn more about Dr. Sankar here. Education Medical:…
Perfusion MRIs: Recent research showing the purpose with Perthes Disease
A recent study conducted by Dr. Harry Kim, Chairman of IPSG and staff doctors and researchersat Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, looked at the use of an advancedMRI called perfusion MRI,…
