Reslip of a Previously Fixed Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis with an Associated Vitamin D Deficiency. (17th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haque, Aziz Ul; Bloch, Benjamin; Abraham, Alwyn
• Other Names: Lykissas M. G. Academic Editor.; Murray A. Academic Editor.; Rodgers W. B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in orthopedics. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-02-17
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/528257
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6749

Abstract

Abstract : Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is a relatively common adolescent hip disorder that represents a biomechanical instability of the proximal femoral growth plate. A link between vitamin D deficiency and SUFE has emerged in recent years; however, we present a unique case of a 10-year-old girl who presented with a reslip of a previously fixed SUFE with an associated vitamin D deficiency.