Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

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Femoral fracture

Femoral epiphysis - slipped

• Difficulty walking, walking with a limp
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Hip stiffness
• Outward-turning leg
• Restricted hip movements

During a physical examination, the doctor will look for restricted hip motion and pain with attempted hip movement. A hip or pelvis x-ray shows displacement.

Review Date: 11/12/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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