It is a disease that occurs with limping between the ages of 2-12 after malnutrition of the hip joint. In children, lameness lasting more than 7 days without pain and fever should make us think of Perthes disease. This disease presents with varying degrees of severity, such as an earthquake. Sometimes it can be cured with non-surgical treatment, while sometimes it requires surgery. However, recovery may not be as desired. It is a disease for which there is no clear approach to its treatment in the world yet. However, these patients need regular follow-up during the recovery period, which lasts 2-4 years.
Pesplanus (Flat feet)
It is also known as flat feet or collapsed soles. It worries the families of children who start walking. In such children, reinforcements and insoles will not work and will shake the child's self-confidence. It is important for the doctor to distinguish between painful and pathological feet. The surgery is performed on a limited number of patients. It is required.
Pathological Pesplanus
It is seen together with cerebral palsy, muscle and nerve diseases or congenital bone abnormalities. In these patients Surgery may be required.
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