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Progressive slip after removal of screw fixation in slipped capital femoral epiphysis: two case reports

INTRODUCTION: In slipped capital femoral epiphysis the femoral neck displaces relative to the head due to weakening of the epiphysis. Early recognition and adequate surgical fixation is essential for a good functional outcome. The fixation should be secured until the closure of the epiphysis to prev...

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Autores principales: Engelsma, Yde, Morgenstern, Paul, Van Der Sluijs, Hans A, Witbreuk, Melinda M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3533873/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23181447
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-405