Slipped upper femoral epiphysis

Discussion:

This patient had a left hip x-ray because they presented with a focal trauma. In almost all circumstances, in this age group, it is more sensible to perform a pelvic radiograph.

The frog-view confirms the diagnosis as slipped capital (upper) femoral epiphysis.

The inability to weightbear is a concerning feature and in patients with a slip means that it is almost certainly unstable and requires urgent orthopedic assessment.

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