Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (LCPD) is a hip disorder secondary to idiopathic ischemic osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
Eventually leads to impaired growth of epiphysis and deformity ...
Insidious onset with no known trauma or injury. A traumatic event, however, may exacerbate or unveil symptomatology.
Limp during child’s activity or play
Primarily, pain is localized to...
Ambulatory status depends on extent and stage of disease.
Patient will need to follow closely with pediatric orthopedist.
Close pediatric orthoped...
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M91.90 Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unspecified, unspecified leg
M91.91 Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis, unspecified, right leg
M91.92 Juvenile osteochondrosis of hi...
LCPD is a common cause of hip pain in children.
Pediatric patient with limp or knee pain, hip joint radiograph should be done.
Serial radiographs (with application of an appropriate clas...
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