Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Pediatric Issues
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton’s resource about slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition that affects the hip in teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 most often. Cases have been reported as early as age nine years old. In this condition, the growth center of the hip (the capital femoral epiphysis) actually slips backwards on the top of the femur (the thighbone). If untreated, this can lead to serious problems in the hip joint later in life. Fortunately, the condition can be treated and the complications avoided or reduced if recognized early.
Surgery is usually necessary to stabilize the hip and prevent the situation from getting worse.
This guide will help you understand:
- what can cause this condition
- what the symptoms are
- how your health care professional will diagnose the condition
- what treatment options are available
- what FYZICAL Hazleton’s approach to rehabilitation is