Legg–Calvé–Perthes Diseass

Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease

The Article by Dr Vinod Urade

Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD, also known as Perthes disease or Legg–Perthes disease) is a childhood hip disorder initiated by a disruption of blood flow to the head of the femur. Due to lack of blood supply bone becomes die it is Osteonecrosis or Avascular Necrosis ,The loss of bone mass occures and weakness may starts it is Commonly affected Femoral head.

This condition commonly occurers in childrens Of Age 4-8 Years but it may Sometimes upto 2 to 15 Years of Age.

In LCPD,Their is Permanently deformity occures of Hip joint ( the ball and Socket variety of joint is disterbed ;
femoral head can not fix in the Acetabulam cavity of hip )

CAUSES
The Cause Are may sometimes unknown.but it is commonly occures due to Loss of blood supply to the Head of Femur.The lack of blood supply may also occures this condition.Other causes includes Infection,Inflammation.

Sign And Symptoms

Symptoms including Hip and knee pain.it may referred to groin region also. Pain Increased during Joint activity Especially Internal rotation of hip.

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis of LCPD
Xray
MRI
Other Radiological Investigations for bone scan.

TREATMENT

Homoeopathy having great scope in Curing LCPD.
Other Treatment including Physiotherapy,Traction having Some results.

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