Coxa Plana
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Definition: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is when the ball of the thighbone in the hip doesn't get enough blood, causing the bone to die.
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Coxa plana Perthes disease
Causes: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease usually occurs in boys 4 - 10 years old. There are many theories about the cause of this disease, but little is actually known. Without enough blood to the area, the bone dies. The ball of the hip will collapse and become flat. Usually only one hip is affected, although it can occur on both sides. The blood supply returns over several months, bringing in new bone cells. The new cells gradually replace the dead bone over 2 - 3 years.
Pathophysiology: Symptoms The first symptom is often limping, usually painless. Other symptoms may include:
• Knee pain • Persistent thigh or groin pain • Wasting of muscles in the upper thigh • Apparent shortening of the leg, or legs of unequal length • Hip stiffness that restricts movement in the hip • Limited range of motion
Diagnostic Procedure:
Medical management:
Surgical Management:
Nursing Management:
Other Names • •
Coxa plana Perthes disease
Causes: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease usually occurs in boys 4 - 10 years old. There are many theories about the cause of this disease, but little is actually known. Without enough blood to the area, the bone dies. The ball of the hip will collapse and become flat. Usually only one hip is affected, although it can occur on both sides. The blood supply returns over several months, bringing in new bone cells. The new cells gradually replace the dead bone over 2 - 3 years.
Pathophysiology: Symptoms The first symptom is often limping, usually painless. Other symptoms may include:
• Knee pain • Persistent thigh or groin pain • Wasting of muscles in the upper thigh • Apparent shortening of the leg, or legs of unequal length • Hip stiffness that restricts movement in the hip • Limited range of motion
Diagnostic Procedure:
Medical management:
Surgical Management:
Nursing Management:
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