Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: Still an emergency

J. G. Birch

doi:10.1097/01241398-198705000-00018

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: Still an emergency

J. G. Birch

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Abstract

Two case histories are presented in which acute progression of slipped capital femoral epiphysis occurred after a radiographic diagnosis of chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis had been made. The importance of recognizing the potential for acute progression of a slipped epiphysis and the need for prompt orthopedic intervention are emphasized.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	334-337
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Volume	7
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-198705000-00018
State	Published - Jan 1 1987

Keywords

Acute progression
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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