Symptoms of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Symptoms of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
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Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
The first indication of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is usually a persistent thigh pain or limp that becomes progressively severe. This symptom appears during the second stage, when bone resorption and deformity begin. Other effects may include mild pain in the hip, thigh, or knee that’s aggravated by activity and relieved by rest; muscle spasm; atrophy of muscles in the upper thigh; slight shortening of the leg; and severely restricted abduction and internal rotation of the hip.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Obtain a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) because it is more sensitive for detecting early changes than radiographs:
Signs and Symptoms of Legg-Calvé-Perthes
Disease
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
The first symptoms characterized of LCPD are usually a limp, and pain in
one hip, groin, or knee, withdecreased abduction and internal rotation of the
hip. Often the parent will first notice limping during the child's active play.
The child usually cannot remember an injury, nor can he or she accurately
specify the location of the pain.
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Source: Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors, 2008
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, it is also important to consider Legg-Calve-Perthes disease as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
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