Perthes’ disease

Also known as: Calve Perthes disease; Legg-Calve-Perthes’ disease

If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also browse our range of parent guides on aspects of caring for a disabled child in our resource library.

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Please see below for reliable medical information on Perthes disease produced by alternative providers.

Patient UK
www.patient.info/health

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact  cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

Information and support in the UK for Perthes disease is provided by Steps (see entry Lower Limb Abnormalities).