What is Perthes disease? - Kolkata

Perthes disease is a rare childhood hip disorder which affects children from the age group of four to twelve years. The disease affects a child’s hips when blood supply is interrupted to the ball or rounded head of the femur (thigh bone) temporarily. The inadequate blood supply makes the bone cells die gradually. Hence, perthes disease normally lasts for a number of years. As the condition persists, the child’s femur starts breaking apart. However, the bone start growing once blood supply to the femur commences and normalizes.
Address:
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital
58, Canal Circular Road,
kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054
Ph No: +91 9330026550
Email us: drsoumyapaik@gmail.com
For more info: httpwww.kidsorthopedic.com/