Perthes affects age group-
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 4-8 yrs PERTH E'S DISEASE (LEGG-CALVE PERTHE S DISEASE)o Perthe's disease is also known as osteochondritis deformans juvenilis or Coxa plana or Pseudocoxalgia. Perthe's disease is an osteochondritis of the epiphysis of the femoral head (capital femoral epiphysis). In the disease, the femoral head becomes partly or wholly avascular and deformed. The disease occurs commonly in males in the age group of 5-10 years.Etiology of Perthe's diseaseo Perthes disease is the most common form of osteochondroses (osteochondroses are characterized by avascular necrosis (AVN) and defective endochondral ossification of primary or secondary' ossification centers)o The etiology remains unknow n, but is currently accepted that the disorder is caused by an interruption of the blood supply to the capital femoral epiphysis, causing avascular necrosis.Clinical features of Perthes diseaseo Perthes disease is common in male of age group 5-10 years.o Pain in the hip, often radiating to knee,o Limp (antalgic limp).o Limitation of movementAbduction, internal rotation and extension are limited, therefore there is adduction, external rotation, and flexion deformity',o Shortening of limb.o Positive trendelenburg test.o During the disease process, bone age is 1-3 years lower than the normal. After healing, bone age returns to normal.Radiological investigations for Perthe's diseaseo Following radiological investigations are usedX-ray hipFindings are :-Increased medial joint spaceWidening of femoral neckLateral extrusion (lateral subluxation)Metaphyseal cysts and rarefaction of metaphysisHorizontal physis with speckled calcification lateral to it Fragmentation of femoral head with increased density (irregular densities in the epiphysis)Bone scanMay show a decrease uptake by femoral head.MRIIt is the investigation of choice as it can diagnose Perthes disease in early stages when X-ray is normal.MRI tells aboutExtent of area involvedSphericity of the headSubluxation of the headThus MRI helps better in planning for management.
< 4 yrs
4 - 8 yrs
10 - 25 yrs
> 25 yrs
Hip, Spine, Neck, and Shoulder Problems