Moderate slipped capital femoral epiphysis: in-situ pinning or corrective osteotomy?
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OrthoVellum Editorial · 7d ago
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Radiograph of slipped capital femoral epiphysis in adolescent patient — Credit: Solduk L et al. via J Clin Med Res (Open-i (NIH)), CC BY
Long-term follow-up from paediatric registries shows excellent outcomes with in-situ pinning for mild-moderate slips, while corrective osteotomy carries higher avascular necrosis risk. The timing of intervention and slip severity thresholds remain debated. At what slip angle do you consider osteotomy in your unit?
