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Pediatric Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Key Points About Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Children

  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition of the hip joint that affects children. The femoral head slips off the neck of the thighbone.
  • SCFE causes hip pain that gets worse with activity. Your child may also have a limp or walk with the leg turned outward.
  • An exam and X-rays can help diagnose SCFE.
  • Treatment includes surgery and physical therapy.

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Departments that Treat Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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    Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

    From sprains and strains to complex congenital conditions, Children’s National Hospital offers one of the most experienced pediatric orthopaedic practices in the nation with experience in treating all areas from head to toe.