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

Academic Article
Publication Date:
2009
Citation:
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.
abstract:
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.
IRIS type:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Paediatric hip; SCFE; SUFE
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https://air.unimi.it/handle/2434/70891

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Settore MED/33 - Malattie Apparato Locomotore