pediatrics
Legg Calvé Perthes Disease
Treatment of Legg Calvé Perthes Disease
Rest and immobilization Sometimes surgery Orthopedic treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease includes prolonged bed rest, mobile traction, slings, and abduction plaster casts and splints to contain the femoral head. Some experts advocate subtrochanteric osteotomy with internal fixation and early ambulation. Bisphosphonates have been effective in initial trials, but further studies are needed. 