Fig. 5.

The femoral head is finally stabilized with additional threaded wires placed in the distal to proximal direction under fluoroscopy. The mobile trochanter is stabilized using cortical screws (Reprinted with permission from Leunig M, Slongo T, Ganz R. Subcapital realignment in slipped capital femoral epiphysis: surgical hip dislocation and trimming of the stable trochanter to protect the perfusion of the epiphysis. In: Duwelius PJ, Azar FM, eds. Instructional Course Lectures 57. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2008:499–507).