Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses (definition)

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Definition: A developmental deformity in which the metaphysis of the FEMUR moves proximally and anteriorly away from FEMUR HEAD (epiphysis) at the upper GROWTH PLATE. It is most common in male adolescents and is associated with a greater risk of early OSTEOARTHRITIS of the hip.

See Also Coxa Vara

Other names Coxa Varas, Adolescent; Coxa Vara, Adolescent; Adolescent Coxa Varas; Unilateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis; Unilateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses; Bilateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis; Bilateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses; Adolescent Coxa Vara; Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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