Slipped upper femoral epiphysis - chronic

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left sided hip pain for several months. Limiting activity.

Patient Data

Age: 14 years
Gender: Female

Abnormal left hip. There is a chronic left slipped femoral epiphysis with malalignment, widening of the physis and sclerosis of the metaphysis. Normal right hip.

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