Slipped upper femoral epiphysis

Slipped upper femoral epiphysis - often more commonly called slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) - is the most commonly affecting hip disorder seen in adolescents principally aged 8 to 15 years, where the upper femoral epiphysis on the metaphysis (femoral neck) slips through the epiphyseal plate (growth plate), usually in a posterior and inferior direction.

If this condition presents atypically early then investigation should be directed to identifying any underlying endocrine disease such as hypothyroidism.

Reference:

1. Baig MN, Glynn OA, Egan C. Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis. Cureus. 2018 Oct 1;10(10)