paediatric Flashcards

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what is perthes disease

A

idiopathic osteochondritis of the femoral head

disruption of blood flow to femoral head > avascular necrosis

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presentation of perthes disease

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pain and limp
most cases are unilateral
loss of internal rotation 
loss of abduction 
positive trendellenburg sign 
pain referred to knee
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