Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) typically affects adolescents aged 8-15 and has a multifactorial etiology, with risk factors related to race, obesity, and seasonal variation. Patients typically present with a limp and pain localized to the groin, lateral or posterior hip, thigh, or ipsilateral knee. Radiographic findings include physeal widening, irregularity, and decreased epiphyseal height on anteroposterior views. Prompt recognition and surgical management are essential to prevent further slippage, preserve femoral head vascularity, and restore mobility.