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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Outlook

What to expect with a slipped capital femoral epiphysis:

A slipped capital femoral epiphysis usually heals without complications.
Rarely, children require a hip joint replacement.

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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis References:

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Kocher MS, Bishop JA, Weed B, Hresko MT, Millis MB, Kim YJ, Kasser JR. Delay in diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Pediatrics. 2004 Apr;113(4):e322-5.
Perron AD, Miller MD, Brady WJ. Orthopedic pitfalls in the ED: slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Am J Emerg Med. 2002 Sep;20(5):484-7.
Song KM, Halliday S, Reilly C, Keezel W. Gait abnormalities following slipped capital femoral epiphysis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 Mar-Apr;24(2):148-55.