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An in-depth review of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE).
If you're interested in orthopedics or pediatrics you'll definitely want to check this review out!
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If you're interested in orthopedics or pediatrics you'll definitely want to check this review out!
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SCFE’s are an adolescent hip pathology with an average age of onset of 11-12.
The diagnosis may be initially missed because the patient may present with thigh or knee pain.
The diagnosis may be initially missed because the patient may present with thigh or knee pain.
Risk factors include:
✯ Obesity
✯ Male gender
✯ Prior radiation
✯ Endocrine abnormalities
✯ Certain ethnicities (e.g. African American)
Obesity is one of the most important and modifiable risk factors.
✯ Obesity
✯ Male gender
✯ Prior radiation
✯ Endocrine abnormalities
✯ Certain ethnicities (e.g. African American)
Obesity is one of the most important and modifiable risk factors.
