WHAT IS IT?
In LCP part of the hip bone, the femoral head, loses all or part of its blood supply and thus dies. This occurs in children age 5 to 9 with a higher incidence in boys than girls.
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If your child has Legg-Calves-Perthes, an experienced pediatric physiotherapist at Active Solution Physiotherapy will develop treatment specifically for your child.
In LCP part of the hip bone, the femoral head, loses all or part of its blood supply and thus dies. This occurs in children age 5 to 9 with a higher incidence in boys than girls.
There are 4 stages to the disease. The early stage is characterized by pain and limping, which worsens with activity and decreases with rest. Then the head of the femur begins to soften and deform, which leads to a clear loss in hip mobility. In the third stage new bone grows over the femoral head and symptoms gradually improve. This stage can last 1 to 3 years. In the last stage, the Femoral Head has been reformed, but with some abnormalities. The good news is that the child can go back to their normal activities, usually without significant problems.
Some signs and symptoms that your child may have SCFES include:
Pain at the groin, hip or knee
Limping
Loss of thigh muscle size
Decreased movement of the hip
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