SEPARATION OF THE LOWER FEMORAL EPIPHYSIS

A Case of Separation of the Lower Femoral Epiphysis

in the maternity department of this hospital, a primi-gravida, aged 30, having been in labour for two days, gave birth to a female child. 'The child was born by the breech, and the delivery was extremely difficult. I cannot ascertairn just how the baby was delivered, but it is undouibted that extreme force was required to extricate the infant from its unasked-for position. After birth it was di...

Traumatic separation of the upper femoral epiphysis in young children.

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on traumatic separation of the upper femoral epiphysis in young children and to analyse the clinical features, complications and prognosis of this injury. The analysis is based on a detailed study of nine cases and upon the reported features of four others which are described in the literature. The terminology which has been used requires ex...

[Slipped capital femoral epiphysis].

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SFCE) is a disorder of the hip, characterized by a displacement of the capital femoral epiphysis from the metaphysic through the femoral growth plate. The epiphysis slips posteriorly and inferiorly. SCFE occurs during puberty and metabolic and epidemiologic risk factors, such as obesity are frequently found. Most chronic slips are diagnosed late. Sagittal hip ...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

SCFE is the most common hip abnormality in adolescence. The subsequent development and severity of degenerative changes is related to the degree of slippage and to delay in diagnosis. Awareness of this diagnostic possibility in the population at greatest risk and knowledge of subtle and early radiographic findings will allow prompt diagnosis and treatment of SCFE. Follow-up radiographic examina...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in two Indian brothers--the inheritance of slipped capital femoral epiphysis reviewed.