Perthes Disease (Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease) in Children

Perthes disease, also known as legg-calve-perthes disease, is a complex, often painful, condition. But as we learn more about effective perthes disease management and treatment, we can help children and families thrive while living with the condition. The pediatric experts in our Hip Preservation Program have vast experience caring for perthes disease and can recommend the best treatment option for each child.

In this video, you will learn about what causes perthes disease, perthes disease symptoms, the four perthes disease stages and much more. We also outline how perthes disease is diagnosed and discuss non-surgical and surgical treatment options for perthes disease.

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[Belindakz]

Had this in my childhood and it was very painful. It still affects me in adulthood. Had many surgeries and casting. Take care perthes warriors.

[safiyaallie]

whoever makes these, well done on the detailing a pleasure to watch

[seahr]

Had this when I was I was 5ish. Spent ~4 months in a cast from lower torso to lower thigh, then a year in leg braces, and then basically walked it off. One of the lucky ones

[Freakinballerbeast]

I had this when I was 9 and I went thru nearly 3 years all together of physical therapy, traction, living in hospitals and then surgery. I’m 30 as of two weeks ago and my main issue now is my back pain, I have severe curvature of the spine because of the difference in length between my legs.
I work a very physically demanding job and have for almost a decade. At 19 doctors recommended more surgeries, I decided to go as long as I could without another surgery but it’s getting close my back is in bad bad shape. I am thankful I was able to play basketball and football in school. Now I wish I wouldn’t have to save on wear and tear in my body. My doctor told me as a kid, my body was in the shape of a 30year old at 15, by 30 my body would be in the shape of a 55-60 year old. I agree he was right. He was an awesome doctor he helped me so much. Just be thankful we still have our legs. Some people have to have them taken completely away! Good luck to anyone reading this dealing with LCPD. It’s not the end of the world! Well it might be, however our hip issues aren’t the cause of it! 😂🤷‍♂️

[Magdakotka]

I don't understand what they are saying in the video, but I will watch it because I really need it and the pictures explain a lot. I've been suffering from it for over a year, now I'm 13 years old and I haven't had any surgery yet, although I hope I will have it, I hope I will recover, but I know I have to fight and I won't give up, otherwise it won't get better, and please - if you also have problems with diseases, do not give up quickly or at all, because it will not help, and you have to fight, because the road to the goal is hard, but if you reach this goal, you will be really happy.

(sorry for any mistakes, I use Google translator and it often translates incorrectly)

[iancheshier]

Had this when I was 9 or 10 but it wasn’t caught until after the ball lost containment they performed a shelf procedure and I spent 9 weeks in a half body cast, a year on crutches and 3-4 years in physical therapy. Now I’m less flexible and have some pain but am mostly fine and am able to play tennis and work a physically demanding job

[scottfarole]

I had this when i was 5 thru 7 or 8 years of age. First had a brace that i could walk without crutches, ride a bike, etc. then they discovered it wasnt working so i was put in a full half body brace with crutches. Had to sit in the trunk of my parents datson hatchback for traveling. I dont remember it hurting much at all. Eventually i had them removed and resumed normal activities but i can say today, as an adult, it did impact my legs as one is a little longer than the other and are a little bowlegged from the braces. Other than that i am fine and had a normal life up thru my 40’s so far with no major issues. Good luck to those with current diagnosis.

[TheTomsijoker]

Great explanation, thank you very much for it!

[karenharris]

I had Perthes when I was nine and was put on crutches for a year. I didn't have any problems until I broke some cartilage off my hip in 1971. By 1998 I needed a hip replacement but have done OK since. I need to get some weight off now though.

[TeresaMom]

Great video. I am an adult woman 59 (always been a female) and had Perthes as a child. I now have severe hip pain. Females can get Perthes but it's rare. So I guess I'm rare.

[theprotots_official]

I have perthes disease in my right hip

[elizabethbrowne]

I have perthes in both hips from the age of 4 at 23 they said it had gone.
im now 35 and have spent everyday in extreme pain its effected every aspect off my life. ive had long stays in hospital reagular treatments. it made it nearly impossible to give birth to my children and i needed c sections i have arthritis in my knees and ankles my lower back is shot.

[ishp]

in my experience with it, it was realy painful but only occured after running or other excercise

[mreggggggggggggg]

Helpful information, my son just had surgery due to perthes disease.

[carl]

Sometimes I think why me what have I done for this to happen

[GB]

The 'ball' is not the femur. The femur is the entire thigh bone, and the 'ball' is the head of the thigh bone.

[nancyrice]

Yes, my son's legs were in casts for 1 1/2 years, the ball regrew, and he could walk normal again

[darrellverrett]

Did anyone have a hip replacement? I have this in my left hip. My hip is fused right now. Was just wondering if anyone did have it..