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What is Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a childhood hip disorder in which the blood supply to the femoral head, the rounded upper end of the thigh bone, becomes temporarily disrupted. Without adequate blood flow, the bone tissue…
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FAQ about Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, often shortened to SCFE, is an important hip condition in adolescents. It can be confusing because the word “slip” suggests that the whole thigh bone moves out of place, but…
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Prevention of Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, often abbreviated as SCFE, is a disorder in which the upper growth plate of the thigh bone becomes unstable and the femoral head shifts relative to the femoral neck. Because…
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Diagnosis of Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, often abbreviated as SCFE, is usually identified through a combination of clinical suspicion and imaging of the hip. The condition occurs when the upper part of the femur, called the…
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Prevention of Sever disease
Sever disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis, is an overuse-related condition that affects the growth region at the back of the heel. It develops when repeated traction from the Achilles tendon and repetitive impact forces…
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Diagnosis of Sever disease
Sever disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis, is usually diagnosed through clinical evaluation rather than a single definitive laboratory or imaging test. It is a condition seen in growing children and adolescents in which the…
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Treatment for Sever disease
What treatments are used for Sever disease? The condition is usually managed with a combination of activity modification, pain control, mechanical support for the heel, and gradual return to loading as symptoms settle. Sever…