*Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Flashcards
1
Q
Age of onset
A
Adolescents
2
Q
Males/Female/Race
A
Males (2.5:1 ratio)
3
Q
Health History Risk Factors
A
Obesity
Recent growth spurt
4
Q
Onset
A
Insidious
5
Q
Symptom Location
A
Boys- left hip 2x more common
Girls- equal hip involvement
6
Q
Symptom Descriptors
A
Pain and stiffness: groin, greater trochantor, deep buttock
Can refer to anterior, medial thigh to knee
7
Q
Aggravating Factors
A
Weight bearing- standing or walking
8
Q
Alleviating Factors
A
Non-weight bearing
Limb positioned in external rotation
9
Q
24 hour report
A
Depends on activity level
possibly night pain
10
Q
ROM/Mobility
A
Limited and painful movements-especially internal rotation
Antalgic gait
11
Q
Palpation/observation
A
limb shortened
12
Q
Complications
A
Potential for OA
13
Q
Diagnostic Imaging
A
Plain film (include frog leg view)
MRI
