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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis - Prevention

Alternative Names

Femoral epiphysis - slipped; Slip; SCFE

Prevention:

Weight control for obese children may be helpful. Many cases are not preventable.

  • Reviewed last on: 12/4/2006
  • Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.