Perthes disease with coxa magna

Case contributed by Michael Sargent
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Child
Gender: Male
x-ray

Widening and flattening of the femoral head with early fragmentation. The femoral neck is also widened.
Sclerosis and irregular articular surface of the left acetabulum is also present.

Case Discussion

Child with Perthes disease and coxa magna.

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