Child health · UKMLA & AKT
Perthes disease
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Key high-yield points
- Idiopathic avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral epiphysis in children
- Age: typically 4-8 years (peak 5-7); boys 4x more than girls
- Bilateral in ~10-12% of cases (usually at different stages)
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