Slipped epiphysis

Slipped epiphysis: Introduction

A hip abnormality where the growing end (epiphysis) of the thigh bone slips from the ball of the hip joint. It may occur in one or both legs and causes hip stiffness, limping and pain. The condition mostly occurs in teenagers. There is no known cause but obesity increases the risk of this condition and it is more common in males. The condition often leads to osteoarthritis in later life. Also called slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE).

Symptoms of Slipped epiphysis

• Limp
• Hip stiffness
• Hip pain
• Radiating leg pain
• Leg turning outwards
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Slipped epiphysis: Complications

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• Hip arthritis - appearing later in life
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Diagnostic Tests for Slipped epiphysis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Slipped epiphysis?

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Slipped epiphysis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Treatments for Slipped epiphysis

• Manipulation
• Pins
• Joint immobilisation
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Slipped epiphysis

Medical research articles related to Slipped epiphysis include:

• Chronic Juvenile Arthritis
• Femoral Osteotomy (Overview)
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Overview)
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Diagnosis)
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Treatment)
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (Follow-up)
• Hip disorders in childhood
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Slipped epiphysis: Broader Related Topics

• Bone conditions
• Hip conditions
• Cartilage disorders
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Types of Slipped epiphysis

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