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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 1/2013

01-03-2013 | Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging: Beyond the Basics

Imaging SCFE: diagnosis, treatment and complications

Authors: Delma Y. Jarrett, Travis Matheney, Paul K. Kleinman

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Special Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common orthopedic disorder in children. It can lead to avascular necrosis, cartilage loss, femoroacetabular impingent (FAI) and early osteoarthritis. The consequences of SCFE are worsened by delays in diagnosis and proper management. Radiography is the primary imaging modality used to evaluate SCFE; however, MR, CT and bone scintigraphy have important roles. Preoperatively, these modalities assist in surgical planning and predicting prognosis; postoperatively, they provide assessment of hardware failure, ischemic necrosis and morphology predisposing to FAI. Emphasizing a multimodality approach, this review addresses the imaging diagnosis of SCFE, the expected postoperative appearances and the findings of immediate and long-term complications.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging SCFE: diagnosis, treatment and complications
Authors
Delma Y. Jarrett
Travis Matheney
Paul K. Kleinman
Publication date
01-03-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2577-x

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