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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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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.
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.
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