Pelillo F, De Sanctis N, Benazzo F, Portinaro N
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Institute Humanitas, Via Manzoni, 56, Rozzano 27100, Milan, Italy.
Hip Int. 2009 Jan-Mar;19 Suppl 6:S13-7. doi: 10.1177/112070000901906s04.
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is not an uncommon hip disease in adolescence. Usually, diagnosis of SUFE is delayed, has high risk of sequela and poor long-term results. This paper reviews the literature with a focus on epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and results regarding SUFE.