NCLEX Review on Musculoskeletal Diseases: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease: poor blood supply to the superior aspect of the femur. Most common in boys ages 4-10. The femur ball flattens out and deteriorates. 4x higher incidence in boys + Bony cresent sign.
Symptoms:
Hip and Knee pain
Limited AROM and PROM
Pain with gait and unequal leg
length.
Hip and Knee pain
Limited AROM and PROM
Pain with gait and unequal leg
length.
Tests:
X-ray Hip
Test ROM of hip
X-ray Hip
Test ROM of hip
Treatment:
Surgery
Physical therapy
Brace
Bedrest
Surgery
Physical therapy
Brace
Bedrest
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