Results of slipped capital femoral epiphysis in the black population.

Kennedy, J P; Weiner, D S · J Pediatr Orthop · 1990

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

This retrospective study, based on a chart and radiographic review of blacks treated for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), showed a 93.2% incidence of excellent or good results, and an incidence of only 2.3% of major complications with poor results. Blacks can generally be expected to have a good result after treatment of SCFE in both males and females with a low incidence of avascular necrosis (AVN) or acute cartilage necrosis (ACN).

Medical subject headings

Anatomy