SUFE Flashcards
1
Q
What radiographic view is particularly good for slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
A
Frog-legged lateral views
2
Q
What is the most common hip disorder in adolescents?
A
SUFE
3
Q
What can cause weakening of the growth plate in slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
A
- Stress on growth plate (obesity)
- Endocrine disorders: panhypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, renal osteodystrophy
- Rapid growth in adolescence may also weaken the plate
4
Q
What is Klein’s line and what is it used for?
A
Line drawn parallel to upper edge of femoral neck - if line does not intersect femoral head, confirms diagnosis of SUFE.
5
Q
What are possible radiographic findings indicative of SUFE?
A
Epiphysis looks smaller, and drawing Klein’s line does not intersect the femoral head
6
Q
What are features of SUFE?
A
Knee or distal thigh pain
Loss of internal rotation of the leg in flexion
