Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis MSK Flashcards
1
Q
SUFE
A
displacement of the femoral head
2
Q
what direction does it commonly slip out
A
posterior-inferiorly
3
Q
risk factors
A
obesity
boys
age group 10-15
4
Q
signs
A
pain limited movement limping can worsen after injury reduced internal rotation and flexion
5
Q
investigations
A
x-ray
6
Q
management
A
stable - fixation
unstable - open reduction and fixation
physio
