Ortho

7/2/99

• Legg-Calve-Perthes—similar to Hibbs

• Thomas's Sign—bring knee to the chest, keep other hip extended—shortening of the iliopsoas

• Contracture—permanent shortening of a muscle

• Trendelenberg's
• Classification System—2 different ones from book
• AP and Frog Leg view on x-ray
• The more extensive the lesion the worse prognosis