MCQ Orthopedics Answer 30

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Avascular necrosis is the most serious complication of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis, and leads to more rapid arthritic deterioration. It may require hip fusion and total hip replacement early in adulthood.

Ref: Loder RT: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Am Fam Physician 1998; 57(9):2135-2142.


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