slipped capital femoral epiphysis…

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femoral fracture, femoral epiphysis, slipped, slip, scfe, a slipped capitol femoral epiphysis, separation, the ball, the hip joint, thigh bone, femur, upper growing end, growth plate, the bone, a slipped capitol femoral epiphysis, condition that, common in growing children, between ages 11, affect both hips, an epiphysis, end of a long bone that is separated, main part, the bone by the physeal plate, growth plate, a displacement occurs, in the upper epiphysis the bone is still growing, condition is more common in boys, in children who, obese, in children who, growing rapidly, children, hormone imbalances, at particular risk, knee pain, hip pain, outward-turning leg, restricted hip movements, hip stiffness, difficulty walking, walking, a limp, a physical examination, look, restricted hip motion, pain, attempted hip movement, a hip, pelvis x-ray shows displacement, surgery to stabilize the bone, pins, screws, prevent further slippage, displacement, the ball, the hip joint, surgeons, offer to pin the unaffected hip, many children, develop a slip of this hip, outcome, in rare cases, hip joint, degenerate, most experts agree that this is due primarily to a displacement, the growth plate, followed by a disruption, the blood supply, ball, the hip, severity, joint, degenerate despite prompt recognition, disorder is associated, a greater risk of osteoarthritis later in life, potential but rare complications include diminished blood flow, hip joint, thinning, the cartilage, in the hip joint, child experiences persistent pain, symptoms suggestive of this disorder, have the child lie down, remain still, medical attention has been obtained, weight control, obese children helpful, many cases, not preventable.