Paediatric Orthopaedics Flashcards
1
Q
Features of SUFE
A
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
Teenage boys > girls
Overweight
Small few endocrine abnormalities
2
Q
Classification of SUFE
A
Acute or chronic
Magnitude of slip
Stable or unstable
3
Q
Detection of SUFE
A
Pain in hip or knee
Externally rotated posture and gait
Reduced internal rotation, especially in flexion
Plain x-rays
4
Q
Treatment of SUFE
A
Operative for stabilisation
5
Q
Complications of SUFE
A
AVN, chrondrolysis, deformity, early osteoarthritis, possibility slip on other side
Limb length discrepancy
impingement
