Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: A characteristic patient presents with an antalgic gait and externally rotated limb with possible shortening, non-specific thigh-, groin-, or referred knee pain, and altered abductor function with exercise-triggered weakness of the lower extremity (5).There are delays in diagnosis in patients whose hip complaints are not at the forefront.In physical examination, decreased hip movements and minimal internal rotation should suggest SCFE in the differential diagnosis.Diagnosis of the disease can be made by hip anterior-posterior (AP) and lateral radiographs.Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can reduce the morbidity and complications of SCFE, including arthrosis, loss of motion, and pain (6).
Authors: Tunay Erden, Ali Tufan Pehlivan
Language: English
Topic: Hip disorders and treatments
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3200799702