Neonatal proximal femoral epiphysiolysis.
The authors pressent two cases of proximal femoral epiphysiolysis (PFE) in neonates. Radiographs show superolateral displacement of the proximal femoral metaphysis in relation to a normal acetabulum, which differentiates PFE from a congenital hip dislocation. Early diagnosis and treatment of PFE can prevent coxa vara.
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography