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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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What could be the reason for my severe hip pain?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 14-year-old female. My height is 5 feet and 5 inches, and I weigh about 140 pounds. I experience extreme pain in my hip. It is difficult for me to walk or climb stairs. Also, it keeps me awake at night. Please help.  Read Full »

Dr. Atul Prakash

Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: 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. I say so because the pain and limp from the hip in an adolescent has only a few causes, one of which is SCFE. The other re...  Read Full »

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