Perthes disease, developmental dysplasia, and septic arthritis are common childhood hip conditions that may require prompt attention.
Highlights:
If your child complains of discomfort in the hip or groin or other portions of the leg, such as the thigh or knee, that increases with activity and improves with rest, and if it lasts more than a week, it could be Perthes disease. - Perthes disease can lead to the collapse of the femur head, requiring surgery if not treated promptly
- Developmental dysplasia affects hip positioning and can be treated with plaster and belts if detected early
- Septic arthritis in children, often under 2 years old, can lead to hip joint problems and reduced mobility
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease or Perthes Disease occurs in children due to degradation of the thigh bone or femoral head by avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis. Hip pain is a symptom and treatment for LCPD is available.
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease or Perthes Disease occurs in children due to degradation of the thigh bone or femoral head by avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis. Hip pain is a symptom and treatment for LCPD is available.
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What is Perthes Disease?
Perthes disease develops when the bone of the head of the femur (the ball of the ball-and-socket joint of the hip) gradually collapses (1✔ ✔Trusted SourceLegg-Calvé-Perthes disease overview
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Septic Arthritis
Septic Arthritis or Infectious Arthritis is infection of a joint due to bacteria or other organisms. Causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment of septic arthritis are explained in detail.
Septic Arthritis or Infectious Arthritis is infection of a joint due to bacteria or other organisms. Causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment of septic arthritis are explained in detail.
What is Developmental Dysplasia?
Meanwhile, Dr. Prabhat of RMLIMS's pediatric orthopedics department revealed another congenital hip issue in children termed developmental dysplasia, which affects one in 1,000 children and causes the child's hip to slide below normal (2✔ ✔Trusted SourceDevelopmental Dysplasia of the Hip
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“If a parent finds that a child’s hip makes a popping or clicking sound that is heard or felt, his legs are not the same length, or one hip or leg doesn’t move the same as the other side, they should immediately visit an orthopedician because if detected within six months, it can be cured by applying a plaster with the help of a belt for 18 months. However, if the disease is detected after that, surgery is required,” he said.
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Lyme disease, an infection common in the northwest and northeast parts of the U.S. and caused by bacteria normally found in deer is treated with antibiotics.
What is Septic Arthritis?
According to Dr. Amaar Aslam of Lucknow, underweight children, particularly twins or triplets, or those who have been in the intensive care unit, are more prone to develop a hip infection known as septic arthritis. This is due to a weakened immune system (3✔ ✔Trusted SourceSeptic arthritis in children
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“If septic arthritis is not treated right away, the joint can start to form and the child’s hip movement can decrease. This is most common in children under 2 years old,” he added.
References:
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease overview - (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35292045/)
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33085304/)
- Septic arthritis in children - (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25901405/)
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