It’s not always possible to diagnose Legg-Calve-Perthes disease right away because the symptoms might be vague at first and they can resemble many other problems with the hip.
The signs and symptoms of Legg-Calve-Perthes are:
– hip pain that worsens with activity
– limping
– pain in the thigh or knee
So, as you can see, these symptoms may not always be automatically attributed to Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.