Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Authors

Kathryn Johns, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Melissa M. Tavarez

Recommended Citation

Johns K, Mabrouk A, Tavarez MM. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; November 14, 2022.

Affiliations

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Abstract

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), also called slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE), is the most common hip pathology in pre-adolescent and adolescents. However, this diagnosis is often delayed or missed due to either atypical presentation, such as thigh or knee pain, or the chronic nature of the presentation. The differential diagnosis for pre-adolescent and adolescents presenting with leg pain is broad; thus, the medical provider must always consider the diagnosis of SCFE. Delay in the diagnosis of SCFE is associated with higher rates of complications, including femoral head osteonecrosis.

Document Type

Book Chapter

PubMed ID

30855886

Book Chapter/Book Details

StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL)