IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Slipped upper femoral epiphysis

Case contributed by Varun Babu
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Witheld

Patient Data

Age: 11 years
Gender: Female

Irregular margins of right proximal femur physis with slip of the neck anterosuperiorly with multiple physeal loose bodies. Contour of epiphysis remains preserved. 

Case Discussion

Typical case of slipped upper femoral epiphysis

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.