Perthes is a rare childhood condition involving the hip which affects approximately 1 in 9,000 children. Perthes typically occurs in children who are between 4 to 10years old and is five times more common in boys than girls.
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Perthes is a rare childhood condition involving the hip which affects approximately 1 in 9,000 children. Perthes typically occurs in children who are between 4 to 10years old and is five times more common in boys than girls.