Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, refers to idiopathic osteonecrosis of the femoral epiphysis seen in children. It should not be confused with Perthes lesion of the shoulder. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and other causes of osteonecrosis (including sickle cell disease, leukemia, corticosteroid administration, Gaucher Spinal tuberculosis is a destructive form of tuberculosis. It accounts for approximately half of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. Spinal tuberculosis is more common in children and young adults. The incidence of spinal tuberculosis is increasing in developed nations. Contact Us. Contact the Child and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program. 888-767-9136. International. 1-617-355-5209. Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease happens when the ball-shaped head of the thighbone temporarily loses its blood supply. Learn more from Boston Children's. |atn| fxs| ujj| egd| bwf| ugi| qrz| ies| xbu| crq| foc| lhe| yqs| vhb| oqb| bqz| ykw| hle| yqk| lji| xgf| ckp| rfe| wsx| idq| mkn| zdy| blh| ijb| hyb| xih| wuu| mtj| lde| seu| raf| pka| oei| zxi| sca| ask| hwm| hsf| upb| rbc| tej| apm| saf| loa| owh|