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Legg Calve Perthes Disease

Definition

Most common 4 – 8 years of age
Male: female 4-5: 1
Bilateral in 10-12%
No evidence that it is inherited
Children are often small for their age
Has been associated with ADD

Presentation by Dr Praveen Kumar