Perthes Disease
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Perthes disease is a childhood hip disorder in which the blood supply to the head of the femur is temporarily interrupted, which affects the growing bone. It usually appears in childhood.
Common symptoms: limping, pain in the hip, thigh, or knee, and limited ability to move the leg normally.
Common causes: the origin is not always clear, and it is linked to the disruption of blood flow to the joint during a stage of development.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric orthopedist or orthopedist evaluates the hip, drawing on the pediatrician and on imaging studies interpreted by the radiologist. If a child limps or complains of persistent leg pain, it is worth having a professional check it without delay.
Data on 206 doctors who treat perthes disease
Which specialist treats perthes disease?
Perthes disease should be evaluated by an orthopedist, a bone and joint specialist who identifies this hip condition in childhood. A radiologist assists with the necessary imaging studies. You can book an appointment with either specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in perthes disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is perthes disease?
Perthes disease is a childhood hip disorder in which the blood supply to the head of the femur is temporarily interrupted, which affects the growing bone. It usually appears in childhood.
Which doctor treats perthes disease?
Perthes disease should be evaluated by an orthopedist, a bone and joint specialist who identifies this hip condition in childhood. A radiologist assists with the necessary imaging studies. You can book an appointment with either specialist.