How To Treat Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease occurs when there is a temporary lack of blood supply to the hip area. As a result of this temporary loss of blood supply, the ball part or femoral head of the hip experiences what is called osteonecrosis or bone death. Ultimately the bone disintegrates into pieces and the round shape of the femoral head loses its shape. Because the human body is able to heal a broken bone, the ball of the femur will receive blood eventually and renew itself. Often times, the bone heals and is no longer rounded anymore. This disease only occurs in children between four and ten years old. Most cases of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease affect only one hip.