Presentation
Right hip pain following physical education at school.
Patient Data
Age: 12 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
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On the AP view, both hips appear normal. No other abnormality.
On the frog leg lateral view, there is a clear displacement of the right femoral epiphysis on the metaphysis, consistent with right slipped capital (upper) femoral epiphysis.
Case Discussion
Radiographs demonstrate right slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This case highlights the importance of always performing frog-leg lateral view on patients with suspected slip.
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