Observational studyBMC musculoskeletal disorders2014
Lateral insertion is a good prognostic factor after in situ fixation in slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
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- Failure Modes of Screw Fixation in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Proposed Life-Cycle Classification.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2026Review
- Novel Application of Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation Training: A Case Report.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn situ fixation (ISF) is standard treatment for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) to stabilize the epiphysis and to prevent further slip. The aim of this study was to clarify the incidence of slip progression after ISF and its prognostic factors.
methodsWe retrospectively reviewed 53 hips in 49 consecutive SCFE patients who underwent single screw ISF and were followed until physeal closure. Clinical and radiographic findings were viewed to assess progression of the posterior tilting angle (PTA).
resultsMean PTA was 33.4 degrees (range, 18 to 75 degrees) at ISF and 35.9 degrees (range, 18 to 75 degrees) at physeal closure with progression of PTA of 2.5 degrees (range, -2 to 19 degrees). Slip progression occurred in 28 of 53 hips (53%), and more than five degrees of progression occurred in 14 hips (26%). Multiple regression analysis revealed that point of screw insertion (one point for lateral and two points for medial) was a significant prognostic factor for progression of the slip by the following formula: (progression of PTA) = -1.523 + 2.701 × (point of screw insertion), R(2) = 0.148, p = 0.005.
conclusionsThe current study showed that a screw inserted from the lateral side to the intertrochanteric line prevented postoperative slip progression.
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