Pediatrics Review for EM In Service Exam - University at Buffalo ...

Key points for Slipped Capital
Femoral Epiphysis
• Occurs in males 2-4X 2
more often than females
and they are usually obese and between 8 and 15
years of age
• Present with hip or knee pain, or with a limp
• R of M exam of hip usually shows limited internal
rotation, abduction, and with flexion, and pain
with R of M exercises
• Need both AP and frog-leg view to ensure the
diagnosis because slip more easily seen in frog-
leg view
• Can be bilateral in up to 25% of all SCFE