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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in Yorkies
This is a deterioration of the head of the femur (thighbone) due to insufficient blood supply. As a result of the insufficient blood supply, the head of the femur begins to die and disintegrate. X-rays can diagnosis this condition showing the deterioration.
Most often, only one leg is affected, but can affect both. This condition occurs more frequently in males. It occurs usually between 4 to 10 months of age. Some family bloodlines tend to have extremely high incidence of this condition, while other bloodlines appear to be less susceptible.
Symptoms of this condition will vary according to the severity of the degeneration. Signs may include: knee pain, thigh pain, muscular atrophy in the upper thigh, restricted movement in the hip, limping, difficulty walking, and as it progresses you usually can see an unequal length of legs.
Surgery includes removing the femoral head and allowing the area to heal.
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