AVN/Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
dx for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Xray = increased density of femoral epiphysis widening of cartilage space + crescent sign
pt with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease have loss of what
abduction and internal rotation
Tx for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
non weight bearing with ortho referral NSAIDs for pain
PE of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
painless limp = worse at the end of the day
pathopneumonic for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
painless limp in an obese male
what sign is seen on xray for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
+ crescent sign
AVN in children is known as
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease