Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a hip disorder in which the upper part of the thigh bone shifts relative to the neck of the femur, through the growth cartilage. It occurs mainly during the developmental stage.

How it appears: pain in the hip, groin, or even the knee, limping, and difficulty or limitation in moving the leg normally.

When to seek care? In the face of hip pain or persistent limping in a child or adolescent, early evaluation is important to protect the joint.

Which specialist treats it? The pediatric orthopedist and the orthopedist evaluate the structures of the hip and the thigh bone. If a minor has limping or discomfort when walking, the prudent thing is for a professional to examine the joint as soon as possible.