Randoms Flashcards
1
Q
What does SUFE mean?
A
slipped upper femoral epiphysis
2
Q
when does SUFE often happen in life?
A
puberty
3
Q
what is the presentation of SUFE?
A
hip pain progressing to a limp
4
Q
when SUFE is confirmed on imaging, what should happen to the child?
A
the child should be rested, admitted, and not allowed to weight-bear
5
Q
what grade is SUFE on Salter-Harris fraction classification?
A
type I Salter-Harris growth plate injury
6
Q
what may predispose to SUFE? (3 F’s)
A
hypothyroidism
hypopituitarism
hyperparathyroidism
7
Q
what appearance does SUFE have on xray?
A
ice cream off cone appearance
8
Q
SUFE treatment?
A
dynamic screws
9
Q
what are the Salter-Harris classifications?
A
1 - separated 2 - above 3 - below 4 - through 5 - erasure
