BACKGROUND Questions have been raised concerning the safety of intra-articular anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in prepubescent children aged <7 years. However, normal values for the width of the lateral femoral condylar epiphysis and height of the tibial epiphysis have yet to be established through the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). PURPOSE To determine normal values...

While hip arthroscopy grows in popularity, there are still many circumstances under which open hip preservation is the most appropriately indicated. This article specifically reviews open hip preservation procedures for a variety of hip conditions. Femoral acetabular impingement may be corrected using an open surgical hip dislocation. Acetabular dysplasia may be corrected using a periacetabular...

The etiology of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is unknown, though hormonal as well as mechanical factors have been implicated. We report a case of gigantism who presented with SCFE. This case provides an insight into the genesis of SCFE, which in this case was related to growth hormone excess and sex-hormone deficiency.

It is generally accepted that the initial changes in ischaemic necrosis of the femoral head include death of both trabeculae and of intertrabecular bone marrow and blood vessels. The direct cause ofthis necrosis is vascular occlusion or disruption (Trueta and Harrison 1953; Trueta 1957). Repair of dead cancellous bone is considered to be heralded by vascular ingrowth from the surrounding living...

BACKGROUND Femoroacetabular impingement as a result of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) has been treated traditionally with a proximal femoral osteotomy, but open and arthroscopic femoral osteoplasty is becoming increasingly popular. Cam lesions result from excess bone primarily at the anterolateral femoral head-neck junction. SCFEs result from posterior and inferior slippage of the fem...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis occurs in adolescents, most often shortly after the onset of puberty. In patients suffering form renal osteodystrophy, the incidence is higher and the condition usually occurs at a younger age. Metabolic changes induce weakening of the bone, which makes the hip joint vulnerable. The initial treatment consists of phosphate-restricted diet, lanthanum carbonate, c...

This biographical sketch of M. N. Smith-Petersen corresponds to the historic text, The Classic: Treatment of Malum Coxae Senilis, Old Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, Intrapelvic Protrusion of the Acetabulum, and Coxa Plana by Means of Acetabuloplasty, available at DOI 10.1007/s11999-008-0670-0 .

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is often treated by surgical fixation; however, no agreement exists regarding technique. We analyzed the outcome of in situ fixation with Steinmann pins. PATIENTS AND METHODS All 67 subjects operated for slipped capital femoral epiphysis at Haukeland University Hospital during the period 1990-2007 were included. All were treated ...

AMA Dziubek W, Kowalska J. An evaluation of the usefulness Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in patients after a fracture within proximal femoral epiphysis while staying at nursing home – pilot study. Physiotherapy Quarterly. 2023;31(2):85-91. doi:10.5114/pq.2023.125752. APA Dziubek, W., & Kowalska, (2023). Quarterly, 31(2), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2023.125752 Chicago Wioletta, and J...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a common injury suffered by adolescents worldwide. Treatment of most slips can be accomplished by percutaneous screw fixation, as this is an accepted and proven method associated with minimal morbidity. Complications, although limited, can be problematic for both the patient and treating physician. These include avascular necrosis, chondrolysis, infection, a...