Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
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| Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease : Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is a bone disorder that affects the hips. People with this condition often have pain in the hip joint and restricted movement. Usually, the condition involves only the right hip or only the left hip, but 10 to 20 percent of affected individuals have signs and symptoms in both hips. Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease begins in childhood, typically between 3 and 12 years of age. Boys are three to five times more likely than girls to be affected by Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease interrupts the blood supply to the upper end of the thigh bone (femoral head). The disruption in blood flow causes bone cells to die. As a result, the femoral head can become misshapen and may no longer move easily within the hip socket. This can cause hip or knee pain and limit the range of motion in the leg. The bone eventually begins to heal through a normal process called bone remodeling, by which old bone is removed and replaced by new bone. This cycle of breakdown and healing can recur multiple times. If the damage to the femoral head does not heal properly, one leg may become shorter than the other. Without proper treatment, some people with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease will develop a painful joint disorder called osteoarthritis, which may require a hip replacement later in life. | |
| Review Date: 19/12/2024 | Updated By: |