An improved method for pinning of chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
A simple method is described for pinning of slipped capital femoral epiphysis with a stationary x-ray machine and the limb draped free. The leg is "frogged" for a lateral view, and positioned under radiographic control to avoid pin penetration into the joint.
D001858:Bone Nails; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography