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Perthes desease

sonnyblack · 2015-03-20 15:25:22

My 10 year old son has been diagnosed with Perthes disease in his left hip in A & E recently. We are seeing an orthepaedic specialist next week to chart a way forward in treatment. Anyone gone through a similar situation with their child? What are the options on treatment? Im hearing about the following: 1. A brace to be…

20-03-2015 3:25pm

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My 10 year old son has been diagnosed with Perthes disease in his left hip in A & E recently. We are seeing an orthepaedic specialist next week to chart a way forward in treatment. Anyone gone through a similar situation with their child?

What are the options on treatment? Im hearing about the following:

1. A brace to be worn for 12/18 months. Is it big? Will he be able to go to the toilet unassisted?

2. Surgery to insert pins and bolts to be removed at a later date. What is the timescale on this? 12/18 months for all clear or a year as well?

Timescale will be crucial. He'll be gutted if he has to give up rugby/soccer for 12/18 months

Any feedback welcomed

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