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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis   

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Alternative names:

Femoral epiphysis - slipped; Slip; Scfe

Definition:

A separation of the ball of the hip joint from the thigh bone (femur) at the upper growing end of the bone.

Causes and Risks

The epiphysis is at the ends of long bones. It is separated from the main part of the bone by the epiphyseal plate (growth plate). In this condition, a displacement occurs in the upper epiphysis while the bone is still growing. It is more common in boys, in children who are obese, and in children who grow rapidly. It occurs most often between the ages of 11 and 15.

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