Comments on: Earl Cole Legg Calve Perthes Fund. Find Give Support

By: laplata507

laplata507 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:08:11 +0000

I like what you are doing to make people aware if this problem. I had LCPD in both my hips. I ened up with a new hip at 31. I am 32 now and happy with the new hip. Some day soon I will have to replace my other hip. But its well worth it. back in 89 when I was told what was wrong with me they did not know what to do. I have undergone 23 operations on my hips. if you would like to check out my youtube page its legg calve perthes total hip replacement. Good job on your page!

By: dawitshowsonelove

dawitshowsonelove — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:13:03 +0000

perthes is a piece of shit. I was invited to the leeds football academy as a child and was wanting to fulfill a life as a professional footballer, now I’m just a 20 yr old semi crippled nobody who struggles to play a game of weekend cricket. I HATE THIS DISEASE

By: HickoryFOBW

HickoryFOBW — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:51:08 +0000

My younger brother had Perthes in 1956 at age 4. He was nonweightbearing for about 18 months at that time. He is now in his 50’s and has no pain or joint replacements. He is probably one of the fortunate ones.

By: glitteringglory

glitteringglory — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:57:45 +0000

I know legg perthes runs usually in boys, but I’m a female & had legg perthes when I was a child. I was diagnosed in the 3rd grade. My parents took me to the doctor since I was limping. Xrays showed the problem & I was put on crutches for months. Now, I am 34. I had years without much pain (maybe twice a year) and even had 2 children without any complications. Recently, the pain has increased & I am facing a hip replacement surgery. I am trying to endure as long as I can since I am still young.