Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease? Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is an infrequent childhood disease that involves the hip. It happens when the blood supply to the spherical head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without a sufficient blood supply, the bone cells die, a method is known as avascular necrosis. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease also called Perthes disease, is…