When helping parents plan care for a child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, you would teach them that the usual therapy for children with this disorder is

When helping parents plan care for a child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, you would teach them that the usual therapy for children with this disorder is



a) surgery with supporting rods.
b) exercise to increase muscle strength of the knee joint.
c) a nonweight-bearing period.
d) passive range-of-motion exercises TID.


Answer: c)a nonweight-bearing period.


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