| Discretionary | Accept. |
| See if Relevant | Drug Index - preparations which may affect platelet function Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Surgery |
| Additional Information | Perthes' disease affects about one in 10,000 children between the ages of two 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 pain killers that might affect platelet function. |
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