Pathology: Both Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease and Transient Synovitis have the classic symptom of a limp, and pain during abduction and internal rotation of the hip... but what's the main difference between the two?

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Both Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease and Transient Synovitis have the classic symptom of a limp, and pain during abduction and internal rotation of the hip... but what's the main difference between the two?

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease effects the bone and Transient Synovitis affects the joint.

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Both Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease and Transient Synovitis have the classic symptom of a limp, and pain during abduction and internal rotation of the hip... but what's the main difference between the two?

Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease effects the bone and Transient Synovitis affects the joint.

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