Parents are considering treatment options for their 5-year-old child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.Both surgical and conservative therapies are appropriate.They are able to verbalize the differences between the therapies when they make what statement?

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Surgical correction involves additional risks of anesthesia,infection,and possibly blood transfusion.The recovery period is only 3 to 4 months rather than the 2 to 4 years of conservative therapies.The use of non-weight-bearing appliances and surgical intervention does not require prolonged bed rest.Conservative therapy is indicated for 2 to 4 years.The child is encouraged to attend school and engage in activities that can be adapted to therapeutic appliances.

Parents Are Considering Treatment Options for Their 5-Year-Old Child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes