Risk Factors for Contralateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Meta-analysis of Cohort and Case-control Studies
Conclusion:
There are several risk factors for subsequent contralateral SCFE. On the basis of the available data, younger patients with a high PSA of the unaffected hip would most likely benefit from prophylactic fixation of the unaffected hip.
Level of Evidence:
Level II.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hip Source Type: research
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