A 7-year-old boy is diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (Coxa plana). The nurse explains that this disease is caused by:
a. An auto-immune response
b. A genetic disorder
c. Disruption of blood flow to the bone
d. A bacterial infection of the bone
C
The disorder is caused by a disruption in the blood flow to the epiphysis of the bone. The disease affects the development of the femur.
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