Slipped upper femoral epiphyses (SUFE) is the most common hip disorder in children from 9 to 15 years old, especially boys. One of the proven related biomechanical factors is obesity; all of these characteristics were presented by the patient in this case.

Contributed by Dr. Guilherme Pioli Resende M.D. and Dr. Arthemizio Antônio Lopes Rocha M.D.