Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): Diagnosis and Advanced Treatment

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common hip disorder in adolescents. With SCFE, the ball at the head of the thigh bone slips off the thigh bone at the growth plate. If it’s not treated correctly, it can have a significant negative impact on a person’s life. Fortunately, our surgeons can provide advanced treatment options that alleviate many of the complications caused by SCFE. With an accurate diagnosis and a staged surgical approach, our treatment can be very successful. Learn what causes slipped capital femoral epiphysis and why an early diagnosis and immediate treatment are so important. Learn more about treatment for SCFE: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/con... Connect with Children’s Colorado: Instagram:   / childrenscolo   Facebook:   / childrenshospitalcolorado   LinkedIn:   / children's-hospital-colorado   Pinterest:   / childrenscolo   Website: http://www.childrenscolorado.org