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SUFE diagrams

Modality: Diagram

Normal hip

Line drawn parallel to femoral neck intersects epiphysis

From the case:

SUFE diagrams - “Diagrams of SUFE grading”

Used in the following articles:

  • SUFE grading - “Grading SUFE (slipped upper femoral epiphysis) can be made on both AP and true lateral projections. On a AP radiograph a line along the superior ma...”
  • Slipped upper femoral epiphysis - “A slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is also known as a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) and is a relatively common condition affecting...”
  • Line of Klein - “The line of Klein describes a line along the superior edge of the neck of femur. It is useful in detecting early SUFE in adolescents. The line shou...”
  • Trethowan's sign - “The Trethowan's sign is used to diagnose slipped capital femoral epiphysis (also called slipped upper femoral epiphysis) . In this sign,  the Line ...”

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