LAST AD NEXT AD REPORTSHARE What are the symptoms of Perthes disease?

The first symptoms of Perthes disease are usually limping, or mild pain in the hip area. The child may not even notice he or she is limping. It may be the parent who first sees this while watching their child play. Pain may occur on and off for months. It may be felt in the hip, or areas around the hip, as the child compensates for lower hip mobility by overusing muscles around the hip. This pain may be in the groin, thigh, or knee. The affected area may also appear inflamed and irritated.
Sometimes, the child may feel no symptoms. Perthes disease might not be noticed until an X-ray taken due to a fall or other injury shows that the child is affected by the condition.