slipped upper femoral epiphyses Flashcards
1
Q
aka
A
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
2
Q
what
A
head of femur is displaced (slips) along growth plate
3
Q
more common in
A
8-15yrs
boys
obese children
4
Q
typical exam presentation
A
adolescent obese mail undergoing growth spurt
may be a history of minor trauma that triggers onset of symptoms
(suspect SUFE if pain disproportionate to severity of trauma)
5
Q
presenting symptoms
A
hip/groin/knee/thigh pain
restricted range movement
painful limp
6
Q
OE
A
leg held in external rotation
restricted internal rotation
7
Q
initial Ix
A
x-ray
8
Q
Mx
A
surgery - to return femoral head to correct position and fix it
