Hip pain in kids and teens can have a few different causes. Two of the more significant ones are Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (LCPD) and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE). Getting a diagnosis early is really important for treatment and for making sure things go well in the long run.
That’s why this article takes a close look at LCPD and SCFE, showing how they’re different in terms of what causes them, how they show up, how doctors figure them out, and how they’re treated. We’ll also be looking at the latest information on how these conditions affect the way the hip works.
First, we’ll explain what LCPD and SCFE are and how they’re different. Then, we’ll get into the details of each condition, including:
- How common they are
- What causes them
- How they show up
- How doctors diagnose them
- What the treatments are
Finally, we’ll wrap things up by highlighting the key differences between Legg Calve Perthes vs slipped capital femoral epiphysis and stressing why it’s so important to have a treatment plan that’s tailored to the specific condition.