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Which structure is unique in the body due to its location inside the joint capsule?
Which structure is unique in the body due to its location inside the joint capsule?
- Acetabulum
- Proximal femur
- Femoral neck
- Femoral epiphysis (correct)
What is the primary cause of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
What is the primary cause of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
- Weakness of the growth plate in relation to metaphysis (correct)
- Weakness of the acetabulum
- Displacement of the femoral neck
- Abnormal movement along the femoral shaft
What happens to the femoral epiphysis during Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
What happens to the femoral epiphysis during Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
- It weakens and collapses
- It moves anteriorly and externally
- It remains in the acetabulum (correct)
- It dislocates from the acetabulum
What is the incidence of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) in the population?
What is the incidence of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) in the population?
At what age should individuals with very early onset (before 16 years) of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) be evaluated for endocrine disorders?
At what age should individuals with very early onset (before 16 years) of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) be evaluated for endocrine disorders?
Which gender has a higher risk of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
Which gender has a higher risk of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
What is the main risk factor for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
What is the main risk factor for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
Which type of SCFE is associated with renal failure and radiation therapy?
Which type of SCFE is associated with renal failure and radiation therapy?
How does the displacement occur in slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
How does the displacement occur in slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
What is the functional classification of SCFE based on stability?
What is the functional classification of SCFE based on stability?
What is the classification of SCFE based on the duration of symptoms?
What is the classification of SCFE based on the duration of symptoms?
Which radiographic angle measures the severity of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
Which radiographic angle measures the severity of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
What is the common second slip timing in bilateral SCFE?
What is the common second slip timing in bilateral SCFE?
What is the effect of obesity on slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
What is the effect of obesity on slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)?
What limits abduction and internal rotation of the hip in SCFE?
What limits abduction and internal rotation of the hip in SCFE?
What is the pathology in slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
What is the pathology in slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
