Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease below.
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How to Diagnose Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Your doctor will ask about your child's symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. During the exam, your child's hip will be examined to see how far it can move. Your doctor may also refer you to a specialist. An orthopedist focuses solely on bones and joints.
Tests to look for hip damage may include the following:
- X-ray -test that uses radiation to form a picture of the body's structures
- MRI scan -test that uses magnetic waves to form a picture of the body's structures
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