Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
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Description
The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
Orpha Number: 399329
Definition
Epiphysiolysis of the hip is a rare osteonecrosis disorder characterized by unilateral or bilateral disruption of the capital femoral physis with varying degrees of posterior epiphysis translation and simultaneous anterior metaphysis displacement. Patients typically present in pre- adolescence/adolescence with pain of variable intensity in varying locations (hip, groin, thigh, knee).
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Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
Symptoms
Symptoms and their Known Frequencies
Rosemont, IL, 60018-4262 , United States Phone: 847-823-7186 Fax : 847-823-8125 Email: pemr@aaos.org Url: http://www.aaos.org/
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