Publications by authors named "David Israel DE Carvalho Nascimento"
Acta Ortop Bras
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study reviews cases of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) at the Hospital Risoleta Tolentino Neves from 2016 to 2019, focusing on patient demographics, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
- A total of 21 patients were treated, with a majority being female (57%) and a mean age of 12; most presented with chronic conditions, with the left hip slightly more affected.
- The study concludes that SCFE carries significant risks like avascular necrosis, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and proper surgical intervention for better patient outcomes.
