학술논문
Children with hip pain should be seen by a specialist / Börn med hoftesmerter skal henvises hurtigt
Document Type
Case Study
Fallbeskrivning
Fallbeskrivning
Author
Source
Ugeskrift for Laeger. 175(7):417
Subject
Language
Danish
ISSN
0041-5782
Abstract
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a relatively rare growth disturbance in the proximal femoral growth plate. It results in posterior displacement of the femoral head. Symptoms are an intermittent hip, knee or groin pain, which is exacerbated by sports, giving restricted hip motion, and sometimes a limping gait with out-toeing. SCFE is typically seen in overweight boys, but may also occur in normal-weight teenage girls. Early image diagnostic assessment of both hips is crucial, since slip severity and consequently the risk of disabling complications are strongly correlated to late diagnosis.