Perthes disease :
Perthe's disease is a condition in which blood supply to the head of the femur in the hip joint is lost leading to bone destruction. It is often seen children (male>females) and may occur on one side(more common) or both the hips. Although the exact cause of Perthes disease is unknown the risk factors include genetics, injury or trauma, blood clotting disorders(Protein C or Protein S deficiency), low socioeconomic status, low birth weight, delayed skeletal maturity etc. The signs and symptoms include pain in the hip joint, limping, favoring the healthy side,limited mobility,muscle wasting,unequal leg length etc. Management is depends upon the age (younger children have better prognosis) and progression of the disease from braces, traction or surgical intervention.
Found 31 Doctors for Perthes Disease Treatment in Kurnool

Dr. Ganesh Kumar Reddy Mundla
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)
Fellowship in Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic Surgeon
69/213-k-9
Joharapuram Road
Joharapuram, Kurnool
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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Fee : 400

Dr. G. V. S. Rawi Babu
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)
Fellow in Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries
Fellow in Arthroplasty
Orthopaedic Surgeon
51/918, 51/913 , Near Spencers
Opp RTC Bus Stand
Ballary Road, Kurnool
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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Fee : 300
50/760-A-117 , Gayathri Estates
Vishwabarathi Hospital Lane
Deva Nagar, Kurnool
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Mon - Sat :
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 300