Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Do Not Get Fooled by Pediatric Knee Pain

Diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis can be easily missed by medical practitioners and lead to progressive deformity, prolonged pain and disability, and increased health care costs from unnecessary imaging or procedures. A review of slipped capital femoral epiphysis is presented, including etiology, presenting signs and symptoms, radiologic findings, management, and potential complications.