Perthes consultant

Pollypoket123

I'm looking to get a second opinion on mY sons perthes hip condition. Can any one recommend an orthopedic consultant who specialises in hips / perthes? Google not much help or gp. Thanks

locum-motion

My friends' son had Perthes. They found very little help or support in Ireland, but since the dad is French, they visit France a couple of times a year. They managed his condition entirely through doctors there, scheduling appointments with consultants etc during family holidays. Beyond initial diagnosis, I'm not sure that he ever saw another Dr in Ireland about it.

Treatment, AFAIK, consisted mainly of avoiding exercise etc for a few years.

Thankfully, he has grown out of it now and plays rugby etc.

So, I'm afraid I cannot recommend any Dr for you!

(Even if I knew of one, AFAIK the recommendation of medical professionals is prohibited in these forums anyway! (Although I'm sure a mod will clarify))

beauf

Avoiding exercise is something they did 50yrs ago.

Can't give medical advice on boards. I don't think there is a problem referring people to professionals.

Arbie

There are dozens of Perthes cases in Ireland each year so paediatric orthopaedic consultants will be familiar with it. A colleague went to Connor Green.

Treatment depends on severity, age of child, etc. There is little high-quality evidence, so even in the best centres you may get differing opinions. Avoiding exercise is still common practice. Best of luck.

locum-motion

beauf wrote: »

... I don't think there is a problem referring people to professionals.

Re: this bit - I know it's definitely forbidden in the Health Sciences section (as I used to Mod there), but I'm not sure what story is here. Apols for off(-ish) topic post.

beauf

There is Irish face book page though it's not official.

The wiki on the perthes will give you more information. It's not all exercise it's specific exercise. But it's true the experts differ in their opinions on everything to do with Perthes.

Some people don't even know they have it. Some are badly effected. So when researching be aware that not everyone is the same or will have the same experience.

Any major kids hospital will have perthes cases and experience of it. Local GPs generally haven't heard of it in my experience.

Kurtosis

No problem with seeking recommendations of health professionals in LTI, the forum rules are covered in the charter or feel free to Pm a mod if any additional queries.

beauf

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