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Perthes Disease

Perthes disease is a childhood hip condition in which the blood supply to the ball of the thigh bone is temporarily disrupted, so the bone softens and can change shape before it heals. It most often affects children aged four to ten, causing a limp and hip or knee pain. Treatment aims to keep the hip moving and well shaped, sometimes with surgery.

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What is Perthes Disease?

Perthes disease is a childhood hip condition in which the blood supply to the ball of the thigh bone is temporarily disrupted, so the bone softens and can change shape before it heals. It most often affects children aged four to ten, causing a limp and hip or knee pain. Treatment aims to keep the hip moving and well shaped, sometimes with surgery.

How many clinical trials are available for Perthes Disease?

RareWays currently indexes 5 clinical trials for Perthes Disease. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.

Where does the research data for Perthes Disease come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is refreshed automatically every day. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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