Hip Problems Research Articles

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Dr. Aufranc: In an earlier presentation in this series, we discussed an acute slipped capital femoral epiphysis in a 10-year-old girl.¹This child had had a sudden complete epiphyseal separation. Today's case deals with a much more common type of slipped capital femoral epiphysis, one of gradual onset. Dr. Joseph L. Shaw: A 13-year-old girl complained of limp and gradually progressive pain in the left hip over a three-week period. The case was evaluated in a hospital in another state where x-ray films showed a moderate slip of the left capital femoral epiphysis (Fig 1 and 2). Physical examination showed a painful, sensitive left hip with limitation of flextion to 90° and of internal rotation to 20°. There was 10° of abduction, but pain and involuntary muscle spasm limited other motion. Dr. Aufranc: Dr. Turner will discuss the management of this hip problem which is unique to the adolescent

Arthroplasty of the Hip

Chronic arthritis of the hip is a variable disease. While an arthroplasty may furnish a satisfactory answer for specific hip problems, it is not a cure. Cure of this disease must await a better understanding of the etiology. Despite intensive research being devoted to this aspect of the problem, it is obvious that this goal will not be reached for some time to come. Until then, hip arthroplasty will continue to be a useful tool in the management of pain, stiffness, deformity, and instability associated with chronic arthritis of the hip.

Hip Problems in Fibrous Dysplasia

Hip Problems in Fibrous Dysplasia

Resection of the head and neck of the femur for certain insoluble hip problems.

Resection of the head and neck of the femur for certain insoluble hip problems.