WHAT IS IT?
SCFE is a fracture at the growth plate in the hip between the head and neck of the long thigh bone called the femur. This causes slippage of the shaft of the femur away from its head. It is the most common hip problem in adolescents, occurring mostly during the adolescent growth spurt, from age 9 to 16. It's more common in boys than girls.
Some signs and symptoms that your child may have SCFES include:
Walking with a limp
Pain in hip, groin, thigh, or knee
Limited hip movements (ie. foot and knee tends point outwards, difficulty pointing toes inwards)
- Walking with a limp
- Pain in hip, groin, thigh, or knee
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Limited hip movements (ie. foot and knee tends point outwards, difficulty pointing toes inwards)