Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE): to do or not to do in sufe.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is not an uncommon hip disease in adolescence. Usually, diagnosis of SUFE is delayed, has high risk of sequela and poor long-term results. This paper reviews the literature with a focus on epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and results regarding SUFE.
Medical subject headings
- Epiphyses, Slipped
Anatomy
- femur