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SCFE stands for slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Sometimes an individual in their adolescence suffers damage to the growth plate next to the femur bone and hip socket. As a result, the epiphysis or head of the femur alone stays in the socket and the rest of the bone slips or shifts away. This may cause pain in the inner thighs, groin, and knee portion.

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I am just 14 years old and I experience extreme pain in my hip. What could it be?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My worry here is that you may have a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), and you need an urgent orthopedic opinion to help rule this out.

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