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Abstract The etiology of slipped capital femoral epiphysis is still unknown. Traumatic, endocrine, toxic, and mechanical causes have all been hypothesized. It is well documented that the highest incidence occurs during the adolescent growth spurt, suggesting the role of an endocrine abnormality. We report a case that supports this hypothesis Skeletal...

BILATERAL SLIPPED CAPITAL FEMORAL EPIPHYSIS

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J R Soc Med. 2002 July; 95(7): 356–358. (full text)
Treatment of slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is directed at preventing progressive slippage, minimizing deformity and avoiding avascular necrosis and chondrolysis. Delay in treatment adversely affects long-term outcomes. In a retrospective study we assessed delays between symptom onset and evaluation of...

J R Soc Med. 1981 August; 74(8): 626–627
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Overview of this limping condition including causes, symptoms, and treatment

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Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1986 July 26; 293(6541): 256–257. I J Brenkel, A J Prosser, and M Pearse Full Text

Synonyms and related keywords: SCFE, adolescent coxa vara, slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE), knee pain, hip pain, knee injury, hip injury
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The term slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a misnomer because the...

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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip abnormality presenting in adolescence and a primary cause of early osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, SCFE frequently is misdiagnosed, and it has symptoms that can be misleading. Early treatment...

Synonyms and related keywords: SCFE, hip disorder, slipped hip, adolescent hip disorder, femoral head displacement, Salter-Harris physeal fracture, Salter-Harris fracture, hip pain, hip joint pain
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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) persists as one of the most common adolescent hip disorders...

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