Stadiums Although each stage of Perthes disease is different, the disease can generally be divided into four stages: The initial stage. In the initial stage of the disease, edema develops in the hip bone, which then leads to inflammation of the joint capsule. The condensation stage. In this stage, the bone mass of the affected … Stadiums | Morbus Perthes – Exercises
The exercises performed in Perthes disease are very important because they help maintain the mobility of the joint. Regular exercise can maintain the activity of muscles, tendons and ligaments, thus stimulating the metabolism of the joint and accelerating regeneration. Depending on the patient and the stage of the disease, the individual exercises can vary, so … Morbus Perthes – Exercises
Therapy The therapy of Perthes disease is directed: In many cases, attempts are made to treat Perthes disease conservatively. However, this is only possible if there is no joint malposition. With the conservative treatment method, the affected person must relieve the leg. This means that they have to resort to means such as walking aids … Therapy | Morbus Perthes – Exercises
Physiotherapy is very important in the treatment of Perthes disease and should be performed regularly and often over a long period of time. Parents should also consistently continue a homework program with their child in the home environment that was developed in the physiotherapy program. Applications/Contents In the early stages, it is important to relieve … Physiotherapy Perthes disease
Other therapeutic procedures In addition to the possible medication to relieve pain or inflammation of the joint, relief plays an important role in Perthes disease. Orthoses can relieve the force/pressure on the hip joint and thus protect the femoral head (e.g. Thomas splint), crutches may be necessary at times, and even complete relief for a … Other therapeutic procedures | Physiotherapy Perthes disease
Possible side effects of Perthes disease The problem is that children suffering from Perthes disease are often not yet able to localize their pain exactly. Pain can occur locally at the hip joint, in the muscles surrounding the joint (e.g. thigh), but also in surrounding joints (e.g. knee joint). By relieving the hip joint or … Possible side effects of Perthes disease | Physiotherapy Perthes disease
