Hip Condition In Children- Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis(SUFE)
Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE) Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, otherwise known as SUFE, is a condition that requires immediate medical attention. It is a condition involving the hip joint whereby the growth plate in the femur (the big leg bone) slips out of position. We are unsure as to why this happens or what the exact mechanism is; however, it is not usually associated with an acute injury. Early diagnosis and intervention are critical in the management of a SUFE.…