Slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Definition, aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical appearence, diagnostics and principles of treatment

Abstract

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis represents a severe affection of the hip joint in adolescence with possible permanent consequences. This paper is focused on epidemiological, aetiological and pathogenic factors as well as diagnostic approaches and classification of the slipped capital femoral epiphysis in adolescence.

The goal of the paper is to lead the medical doctors and other medical persons to early recognition of the disease and to adequate treatment, respectively, according to current knowledge.

Keywords

• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
• epidemiology
• aetiology
• pathogenesis
• diagnostics
• principles of treatment