Most common disorder affecting adolescent hips Associated conditions : Hypothyroidism, Renal osteodystrophy, Growth hormone deficiency Southwick Slip Angle Classification: 0-30, 30-50 and >500 X rays- AP & frog-leg lateral of right and left hip MRI-may help diagnose a preslip condition when radiographs are negative To avoid delayed diagnosis, physicians should consider SCFE in any patient 10 to 15 years of age with…
