Abstract
Two cases of slipped capital femoral epiphysis are presented. Both were eventually treated by pinning in situ, after going undiagnosed for some time. The clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and proposed pathogenesis of this disorder are reviewed.
Keywords: hip joint, hip pathology, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, chiropractic, manipulation
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