Delayed slipped capital femoral epiphysis with hypothyroidism in children: A case report
This case underscores the need to screen for thyroid dysfunction in pediatric SCFE patients lacking typical risk factors, such as trauma or obesity. Early recognition and interdisciplinary management of both orthopedic and endocrine aspects can optimize outcomes and prevent long-term complications, emphasizing the value of a comprehensive diagnostic approach.
Authors
- Yaguo Lei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5167-1459)
- Feng Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0478-7491)
- Kaiyu Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7551-1345)
- Xingsheng Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6652-2384)
- Qinggang Zhao
- Junliang Jiang
- Zhong Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4795-5499)
- Yongcheng Deng
- Ge Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1402-0005)
Institutions
- Yunnan University (CN)
- Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000041789
- Primary Topic
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00