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    Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, is a childhood condition where the blood supply to the head of the femur is disrupted, causing the bone to collapse. It most commonly affects boys between the ages of 4-8 years old. The exact cause is unknown but it is believed to be related to problems with blood flow in the upper part of the femur bone in the hip.

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    Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, is a childhood condition where the blood supply to the head of the femur is disrupted, causing the bone to collapse. It most commonly affects boys between the ages of 4-8 years old. The exact cause is unknown but it is believed to be related to problems with blood flow in the upper part of the femur bone in the hip.

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    Perthes Disease

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    Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, is a childhood condition where the blood supply to the head of the femur is disrupted, causing the bone to collapse. It most commonly affects boys between the ages of 4-8 years old. The exact cause is unknown but it is believed to be related to problems with blood flow in the upper part of the femur bone in the hip.

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    Perthes Disease (Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease) | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease - PubMed (nih.gov)

    Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease | SpringerLink

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