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Legge-Calve-Perthes Disease

Alternate Names : LCPD

Legge-Calve-Perthes Disease | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Legge-Calve-Perthes disease usually causes pain in the thigh and groin. The pain may go down the front of the thigh to the knee. Movement of the hip may be restricted and painful, especially when the person spreads his or her legs apart.


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Legge-Calve-Perthes Disease: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

 

Legge-Calve-Perthes Disease: Diagnosis & Tests

Author: John A.K. Davies, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/06/01



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