Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is relatively common among children. The complications of SCFE often worsen due to delays in diagnosis and management 1. This can lead to femoral growth arrest, femoral head osteonecrosis, chondrolysis, chronic pain, and development of SCFE in the contralateral hip 2.
This case was submitted with supervision and input from:
Soni C. Chawla, M.D.
Health Sciences Clinical Professor,
Department of Radiological Sciences,
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Attending Pediatric Radiologist,
Olive View - UCLA Medical Center.