https://www.scmp.com/rss/329223/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] At age 7, Jack Farmer was diagnosed with Perthes Disease, a childhood disorder that affects the head of the femur, i.e. the thighbone. As a result, blood supply to the growth plate at the end of the femur becomes inadequate, and the bone softens and even breaks down. Mobility can be greatly affected as the disease progresses.“When first diagnosed, Jack’s condition was not very serious so we opted to put him on crutches and a wheelchair to minimize weight bearing and allow for... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/holistic-care-spine-health/article/2172042/sports-loving-boy-finds-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/holistic-care-spine-health/article/2172042/sports-loving-boy-finds-new?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:04:51 +0000