THE HIP plays a pivotal role in providing mobility for our everyday life activities. Hip disorders in children, such as Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), can adversely affect a child's mobility and activity level. LCPD is a hip disorder that involves avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral head.1 It is a relatively self-limiting disorder, in that some activities may need to be modified to ensure that excessive forces are not placed on the femoral head; however, failure to treat the condition may adversely affect regeneration of the femoral head. Because the etiology of LCPD is not completely understood, the best way to treat the condition is debated. Limitation of high-impact activities and rehabilitation that focuses on restoration of range of motion (ROM) is usually recommended.
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