| Literature DB >> 9108231 |
A Feydy1, R Y Carlier, D Mompoint, G Rougereau, A Patel, C Vallée.
Abstract
The etiology of slipped capital femoral epiphysis is still unknown. Traumatic, endocrine, toxic, and mechanical causes have all been hypothesized. It is well documented that the highest incidence occurs during the adolescent growth spurt, suggesting the role of an endocrine abnormality. We report a case that supports this hypothesis.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9108231 DOI: 10.1007/s002560050218
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Skeletal Radiol ISSN: 0364-2348 Impact factor: 2.199