Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Describe the typical presentation of Perthes Disease and why early diagnosis is beneficial.
2. Understand the role of imaging in the diagnostic work-up of Perthes Disease.
3. Characterize the challenges of studying rare diseases like Perthes and some of the approaches to advancing knowledge.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Many clinicians have limited exposure to Perthes Disease, leading to gaps in knowledge regarding its early clinical presentation, the appropriate use of imaging in diagnosis, and the importance of timely identification for long-term hip outcomes. Because Perthes Disease is rare, providers may also be unfamiliar with the challenges associated with studying it and with emerging strategies used to advance research and clinical understanding. Education is needed to improve recognition, diagnostic decision-making, and awareness of modern research approaches to support better care for affected children.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
03-12-2027
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The speaker has returned the disclosure form, indicating that there are no financial relationships with ineligible companies: Jennifer Laine, MD The following CME Committee/Planning Committee member(s) has the following financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose: Merck-Maria Cristina Victorio, MD All financial relationships have been mitigated. All remaining CME and planning committee members have returned their disclosure forms, indicating that they have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Bibliography:
1. Gilbert, S.R., Laine, J.C., Martin, B.D., Sankar, W.N. and Kim, H.K., 2026. Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease. JAAOS-Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 34(4), pp.e488-e497
2. Laine, J.C., Novotny, S.A., Tis, J.E., Sankar, W.N., Martin, B.D., Kelly, D.M., Gilbert, S.R., Shah, H., Joseph, B., Kim, H.K. and International Perthes Study Group, 2021. Demographics and clinical presentation of early-stage Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease: a prospective, multicenter, international study. JAAOS-Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 29(2), pp.e85-e91.
3. Leo, D.G., Jones, H., Murphy, R., Leong, J.W., Gambling, T., Long, A.F., Laine, J. and Perry, D.C., 2020. The outcomes of Perthes’ disease: Development of a core outcomes set for clinical trials in Perthes’ disease. The Bone & Joint Journal, 102(5), pp.611-617.
