Which of the following is not true about SCFE (Slipped capital femoral epiphysis)?
SCFE Males are more commonly affected Commonly occurs during adolescence- presents with pain, antalgic limp, with the affected side held in a position of increased external rotation A classical sign is tendency of thigh to rotate in to progressively more external rotation, as the affected hip is flexed called as Axis detion. Cause - Endocrinopathies(Hypothyroidism) and Growth spu IOC - MRI
Males are affected more frequently
Extension is restricted
Commonly occurs during adolescence
Varus, adduction and external rotation deformities are present
Pediatric Ohopedics