Perthes, Georg C.

Perthes,

Georg C., German surgeon, 1869-1927. Calvé-Perthes disease - Synonym(s): Legg-Calvé-Perthes diseaseLegg-Calvé-Perthes disease - see under LeggPerthes disease - Synonym(s): Legg-Calvé-Perthes diseasePerthes incisionPerthes lesionPerthes sling - used primarily for patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease to support the leg in partial flexion.Perthes test - for patency of the deep femoral vein.