Presentation
Follow-up for left hip surgery.
Patient Data
Age: 16 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Iliac crest - Risser stage 4
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Hip radiograph for control after left femur surgery and screw placement. Note the complete ossification, but partial fusion of the iliac crest apophyses.
Case Discussion
Risser stage 4 corresponds to more than 75% of apophysis ossification with no fusion to iliac crest, indicating slowing of growth.