My son (9yrs old) had perthese decease(on left leg). Pl. suggest remedies without surgery?

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My son (9yrs old) had perthese decease(on left leg). Pl. suggest remedies without surgery?

2006-11-17 16:27:55 · 2 answers · asked by ajith kumar 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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Please see the webpages for more details on Osteochondroses
(Legg-Calve-Perthes disease).

2006-11-17 22:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There are braces available for treatment of Perthes' disease. Unfortunately some of these braces are very cumbersome. If you live in a warm or tropical country, this is a problem. Ask your orthopedic surgeon regarding braces which will contain the femoral head inside the socket short of surgery.

2006-11-18 00:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋