Figure 1.

Flow-chart of eligibility criteria. SCFE = slipped capital femoral epiphysis. PSA = posterior sloping angle. ITO = inter-trochanteric osteotomy. CRIF = closed reduction and internal fixation. ^a All cases with mild to moderate SCFE underwent S. ^b 8 patients were treated with CRIF, 1 patient with D, 2 patients with S.