What is considered to be the treatment of choice for children who have Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?
a. a non-weight-bearing abduction brace
b. non-weight-bearing range-of-motion exercises and bed rest for a minimum of 2 months
c. surgical intervention
d. traction
C
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is necrosis of the head of the femur. Common symptoms include hip and knee soreness or stiffness, a painful limp, and quadricep muscle atrophy. Traction, bracing, and surgery are required treatments. The nurse must demonstrate to the client how to wear the brace and assess the skin daily.
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