Notes in 03_Perthes Disease

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Perthes Disease}} is {{c2::osteonecrosis of the femoral head resulting in deformation of the epiphysis (fragmentation and flattening).}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Perthes Disease}}{{c1::4-10 years of age}} {{c1::Child limp (boys affected more than girls)}} {{c1::Knee pain on exercise}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Cause of Perthes DiseasePathologically {{c1::avascular necrosis}} of hip Possible relationship to coagulation tendency Possible relationship to repeat…
Published	02/10/2024	There are four phases in the pathogenesis of Perthes Disease: (Waldenstrom Stages) {{c1::Initial – crescent shaped femoral head.}} {{c1::Fragmentation…
Published	02/10/2024	Prognosis of Perthes Disease is assessed by using:{{c1::Herring Grade (Lateral Pillar Classification)}}{{c1::Head-at-risk signs (Stulberg)}}The nearer…
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnosis of Perthes Disease 10% Bilateral — consider {{c1::Skeletal dysplasias (Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia)}} if bilateral avasc…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Perthes Disease {{c1::Gait abnormalities}} {{c1::Arthritis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Perthes Disease{{c1::X-ray}} ‒ showing ABCA– {{c1::Abnormal physeal growth}} B– {{c1::Bone density increased at epiphysis}} C– {{c1:…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Perthes Disease}}{{c1::Observation and Conservative Management (<7 years)Maintain Hip Movement & Usage of Analgesia}}{{c1::R…
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