Is there a cure for legg-calve perthes disease?

Time: Most children recover over time uneventfully. Some need physical therapy. I would suggest in addition to traditional therapy to look at homeopathy and chinese medicine s both can help speed recovery by stimulating the body to heal itself.

Prevent deformity: Perthes disease in acute phase affects children usually 3-12 years with peak at 5-7 yrs. More common in boys. 3.5:1.Decreased blood supply to femoral head causes fracture and deformity. Supportive Rx braces, casts, physical therapy, rest, decreased activity to prevent much deformity. Adults who had problem as child can have arthritis from residual deformity.Sometimes hip replacements are necessar