[Epiphysiolysis capitis femoris caused by a repeat minor trauma].
We discuss the case of a 14-year-old boy who, after two episodes of mild recurrent sports trauma, presented with restricted mobility of the right hip due to substantial pain. Radiography revealed an acute slipped capital femoral epiphysis affecting the right femoral head. We report on the successful emergency osteosynthesis, and follow-up. On the basis of the current literature, we also discuss the clinical course of this lesion.
Witzel
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Chefarzt der Chirurgie an der HELIOS St. Elisabeth Klinik Hünfeld. KWitzel@huenfeld.helios-kliniken.de
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D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005270:Femur Head / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries