The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, in partnership with Dr. Harry Kim of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas has been selected to showcase…
New Research Showcased at NORD Summit
Perthes Glossary
So you’ve made the appointment; you’ve compiled a list of questions you’re ready to ask the surgeon. But wait…is that surgeon even speaking ENGLISH?!?! You may have already noticed, Perthes has a vocabulary all its…
Questions for the Surgeon
It’s appointment time! You have an appointment with the surgeon! You already have your dedicated Perthes binder, full of x rays and medical information. You have called and confirmed arrangements with your insurance company. Now…
Tips for the Appointment
Before the Appointment In preparation for the initial appointment, it is important to ask a few questions at the time of scheduling. What is the billing policy? A facility may divide the bill based on…
The Initial Appointment: 3 part series
Next week we’ll begin a 3 part series offering some tips on what to expect and how to prepare for that initial appointment with a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. From what to bring to what to…