Synonyms

Legg-Perthes disease

Osteochondrosis of femoral epiphysis

Osteonecrosis of the femoral capital epiphysis

Perthes disease

OrphaNet reference

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease 

Is A

Site-specific avascular necrosis

May Cause

Coxa vara

Delayed bone age

Femoral head dysplasia

Flat femoral head

Fragmented femoral head

Fragmented or irregular femoral head

Localized small epiphyses

Secondary osteoarthritis of the hip

Widened joint space