Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: in situ single cannulated cancellous screw fixation

ABSTRACT

Fifteen patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis were treated, in Al-Razi Orthopaedic Hospital, by in situ fixation with one cannulated cancellous screw. Results were encouraging in that no slip progressed following fixation, no screws broke and no late reslip occurred. The optimum position for the screw is in the center of the femoral head. The method of single screw fixation is simple, minimizes the risk of joint penetration and does not necessitate a second operation for removal of metal