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By Mayo Clinic staffSigns and symptoms of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease include:
- Limping
- Pain or stiffness in the hip, groin, thigh or knee
- Limited range of motion
- Shortened leg on the affected side, in some children
In some cases, pain and stiffness get better when your child is resting, only to reappear once your child is active again.