Mesh term Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses
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Osteochondrodysplasias
Description
A developmental deformity in which the metaphysis of the FEMUR moves proximally and anteriorly away from FEMUR HEAD (epiphysis) at the upper GROWTH PLATE. It is most common in male adolescents and is associated with a greater risk of early OSTEOARTHRITIS of the hip.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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