The Parents’ Guide to Perthes

Betsy Miller

• 28 februari 2015
• 9781942480020

Samenvatting:

"A great resource for parents!"—International Perthes Study Group

The Parents' Guide to Perthes is a reassuring guide for parents learning how to handle their child's condition. Written in everyday language, this book explains the stages of Perthes, including how the age of the child affects the course of the disease. Illustrations and x-ray examples show the effects of Perthes in the hip joint for different children. The book describes how doctors diagnose Perthes and develop a treatment plan. It also includes first-person accounts from parents and children about their Perthes experiences.

Editorial Reviews
"A great resource for parents!
"The Parents’ Guide to Perthes is a great resource, as it delves into intricate parts of taking care and adjusting to all the treatment and recovery aspects for affected individuals. Parents can read personal testimonies from other parents that have gone through similar situations."
—International Perthes Study Group