What is one common physical examination finding in a child with Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease?

In children with Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, limited internal rotation and abduction of the hip are characteristic findings during a physical examination. This condition involves a disruption of blood supply to the femoral head, leading to avascular necrosis. As the disease progresses, it results in increased stiffness and a reduced range of motion, particularly in internal rotation and abduction, which are crucial movements of the hip joint.

The reduction in these motions occurs due to the inflammatory changes and associated pain that limit the child's ability to move the hip freely. When assessing a child suspected of having this condition, clinicians look for signs of restricted movement as part of the overall evaluation, as it is indicative of the underlying pathology affecting the hip joint. This is why the finding of limited internal rotation and abduction is pivotal in diagnosing Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease.