Children's orthopaedics

摘要

It is still not entirely dear what the mechanical and other factors are that result in slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). Although there are some clearly defined and widely accepted risk factors (such as hormonal imbalance, age and obesity), it is likely that some biomechanical factors are also a risk. Currently, the established view is that over-coverage of a femoral head (particularly by a deep and retroverted acetabulum) might be one significant biomechanical risk factor for the development of a SCFE. However, there is little evidence to support this view one way or the other. This study from Diisseidorf (Germany) reports on acetabular anatomy in 36 patients with SCFE.