Treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis by fixation with a single cannulated screw

ABSTRACT

In this study, 14 children, who had a slipped capital femoral epiphyses, were managed by in situ pinning with a single cannulated screw. The cases were followed for an average of 18.8 months [range 13-40 months]. There were three acute slips and twelve chronic slips. The degree of slip was calculated according to the method described by Southwick and the results graded according to the criteria of Heyman and Herndon. Thirteen hips were graded as either excellent or good. Avascular necrosis was developed in two hips, but chondrolysis did not occur in any patient. There was no increase in the degree of slippage of the capital femoral epiphysis