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.

Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE): to do or not to do in sufe / F. Pelillo, N. De Sanctis, F. Benazzo, N. Portinaro. - In: HIP INTERNATIONAL. - ISSN 1120-7000. - 19:suppl. 6(2009), pp. S13-S17.

Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE): to do or not to do in sufe

N. Portinaro
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2009

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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.
Paediatric hip; SCFE; SUFE
Settore MED/33 - Malattie Apparato Locomotore
2009
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