erinamondo on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

glitteringglory- I would like to talk to you if possible. I am 33, and was one of the first to have the surgery at 7 years old, but now am having terrible pain causing limping again. My x-rays don't show anything signifigant other than some beginning minor arthritis (expected.) Not sure what to do next.

adoptmom2 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

my son goes to this doctor and I just love him. He is soo pleasant with the kids. My son is having reconstructive surgery fora birth defect. The hospital is very good too

glitteringglory on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for the video! I also had legg perthes as a child-in the 3rd grade I was put on crutches. I'm 34 now and having hip pain (sometimes very severe). My orthopedic says they will need to do a hip replacement someday. I hope you have many years free of pain. I am glad you are doing so well! Glad the surgeries worked! :)

sparky191 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Not everyone needs surgery though, epecially if you get it earlier rather than later.

thelonster08 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i have it to i have to have orthodics in my legs mine surprisingly healed in 7 nyears lol my baby bro has it to its a pain in da ass but thank god its not pain ful lol!

power9779 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i have perthes and got it at age 8 and my parents whent with the non surgical route and when i had it the worst it was bad but luckily my hip regenerated with just physical thereapy and regular doctor checkups over about 4 years and i now run track and swim it definatly helped my swimming not being able to run for 4 years great video

laplata507 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

very good video. I have perthes. My right hip is doing ok right now. I had to have my left hip replaced last Nov. They have come a long way to treat perthes.

loveannasmusic on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Rachel this made me cry! I'm so proud of you girl!

teddiebears0204 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Very well done video, thank you for sharing.

NafirKeyh on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have been suffering from perthes too since i was 12 years old. This video is so inspiring, no i' m 24 years old and sometimes i feel a little pain on my right hip. Maybe it's high time for me to do something like the video... How can i contact with that talented doctor?...