Perthes disease

Case contributed by Yahya Baba
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral hip pain with abnormal gait.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
x-ray
  • flattening and fragmentation of the right femoral head and neck with joint space widening
  • flattening and widening of the left femoral head and neck (coxa Magna)

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates late changes of bilateral Perthes disease.

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