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Post by darbyponygirl on May 23, 2007 21:21:33 GMT -5
Oh i am so sorry never heard of it but that is so sad prayers for your family!
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Post by susieq on May 29, 2007 13:15:01 GMT -5
patty dukes do you mean your son
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Post by susieq on May 30, 2007 5:40:48 GMT -5
prayers for you and your family
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Post by britzy365 on Jun 9, 2007 19:25:43 GMT -5
Perthes Disease is most common in children from 2-13. It is also WAY more common in boys! Perthes is a temporary loss of blood supply to the hip. This causes the femoral head to die. It becomes very irritated and inflammed.
Treatments vary. You want to reduce the swelling or inflammation in the hip joint.
It is not desirable for the child to walk on a stiff hip. This may promote contracture of muscle and possibly flattening of the femoral head. To help restore range of motion, physical therapy, ambulation with crutches, or bed rest in traction may be needed.
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patty dukes
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Post by patty dukes on Jun 16, 2007 9:21:24 GMT -5
Sorry to confuse anyone....
My 7 yr old was told he has this.
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Post by foalingirl on Jun 16, 2007 21:42:26 GMT -5
i am so sorry know i am sending my best thoughts and wished to him
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