Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: A modern treatment protocol

[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 as manifestation of a rare endocrinological disease. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

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

Nonoperative treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis: a scientific study

BACKGROUND Treatment of the Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis remains a cause of concern due to the fact that the true knowledge of the etiopathogeny is unknown, as well as one of its major complications: chondrolysis. The conservative treatment remains controversial; it has been overlooked in the studies and subjected to intense criticism. The purpose of this study is to investigate the result...