Perthes disease - Whole blood and components

Essential information

Discretionary

Accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Drugs and platelet donation (drug index)
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Surgery

Additional information

Perthes disease affects about 1 in 10,000 children between the ages of 2 and 15 years. It causes damage to the femoral head and will usually heal with conservative treatment. Surgery may be required and there is the possibility of chronic arthritis. This may require treatment with painkillers that might affect platelet function.

Reason for change:

Relevant links and 'Additional Information' have been added

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)