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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 2 - 2
1 Jun 2017
Herngren B Stenmarker M Vavruch L Hagglund G
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Purpose

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disorder in children 9–15 years old. The epidemiology for SCFE in the total population of Sweden has not yet been described.

Methods

In a prospective cohort study, we analysed pre- and postoperative radiographs and medical records for all children treated for SCFE in Sweden 2007–2013, and noted demographic data, severity of slip, and surgical procedures performed.