Summary (Alex Leupen):
- Perthes' disease is a condition affecting the hip joint, primarily in children, characterized by the softening and breakdown of the femoral head.
- Symptoms include limping, hip and groin pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and potentially wasting of the affected leg.
- B., an eleven-year-old girl, presented with Perthes' disease in both hips and behavioral issues following her parents' separation seven years prior.
- She experiences significant pain, particularly on the left side, exacerbated by emotional distress.
- B. exhibits anger, fear of the dark and spiders, and draws her emotions as "cracks" between anger and happiness.
- Treatment involved Ribonucleinic acid (RNA) 1M, which led to significant improvements in behavior and pain management.
- Follow-up appointments showed continued progress, with B. becoming more active and experiencing fewer behavioral issues.
- Additional doses of RNA were administered, with eventual resolution of symptoms and no need for further prescription by August 2013.
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