Managed slipped upper femoral epiphysis with avascular necrosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male

Managed slipped upper femoral epiphysis with a single hip screw. A subchondral lucency is noted at the lateral aspect of left femoral epiphysis.

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