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Want to get on with my life. how is legg-calve-perthes disease diagnosed? when can treatment start?
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Hip X-ray: Legg-calve-perthes dz also known as slipped capital femoral epiphysis is diagnosed by simple hip x-ray, and treated by surgery.
Answered 10/3/2016
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MRI: Legg-calve-perthes typically presents with hip pain and limp in a school age child. X-rays may be normal. Referral to a pediatric orthopedist is strongly recommended. The orthopedist will usually order an mri. Legg-calve-perthes is not the same as slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Treatment starts immediately by resting, not playing sports, no physical education. Further treatment per orthopedic.
Answered 3/14/2012
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