clinical and immunological study of slipped upper femoral epiphysis

Sixteen patients with 18 hips affected by SUFE with a mean age of 13.7 years were included in this study. IgM, IgG and IgA were measured by radial immunodiffusion. SUFE was treated with Moore's pins fixation. IgM was raised in 100% of cases, IgG in 87.5% and IgA in 75%. The overall results were satisfactory in 14 hips [77.8%]. Immunological mechanisms may play a role in SUFE. Results of surgical treatment of SUFE are affected by age, sex, degree of slipping, timing of surgery and period of follow up. Complications were chondrolysis, avascular necrosis, pin problems and shortening