Slipped capital femoral epiphysis or SCFE is the most common ... in mild to moderate slips even after decades, in terms of radiology and function, open reduction and internal fixation is a better ...

A slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition in which ... A complete history, a physical examination and imaging tests such as an X-ray of the hip joint usually are sufficient to ...

Recently published results showed a strong association between slipped capital femoral epiphysis with both area-level socioeconomic deprivation and pre-disease obesity, making patients less likely ...

Open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis aims to relocate the capital femoral epiphysis and centre its position in the acetabulum, while minimising the risk of avascular necrosis by ...

Obese adolescents have an increased risk of slipped capital femoral epiphysis?. Obese adolescents have an increased risk of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). I just read the CME/CE ...

Fractures of the tibia through the proximal epiphysis are rare. This injury usually results from severe direct or indirect force about the knee, and has not been described as resulting from a patellar ...

Evidence-based recommendations on open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This involves fixxing a slipped capital femoral epiphysis back into its correct position to reduce the risk of ...