Which of the following is not true about SCFE (Slipped capital femoral epiphysis)?
Males are affected more frequently
Extension is restricted
Commonly occurs during adolescence
Varus, adduction and external rotation deformities are present
SCFE Males are more commonly affected Commonly occurs during adolescence- presents with pain, antalgic limp, with the affected side held in a position of increased external rotation A classical sign is tendency of thigh to rotate in to progressively more external rotation, as the affected hip is flexed called as Axis detion. Cause - Endocrinopathies(Hypothyroidism) and Growth spu IOC - MRI
Pediatric Ohopedics