Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a slippage of the femoral epiphysis (femoral head) on the femoral neck. Femoral epiphysis usually slips backward and inward because of body weight. This disorder mainly occurs during puberty.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGaleazzi fracture describes a fracture of the radial diaphysis in association with distal radioulnar dislocation (most often dorsal). We conducted a retrospective study in the Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma at the Mother-Child Hospital CHU Hassan II in Fez (Morocco). The study involved five male children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCircumscribed myositis ossificans (CMO) is a heterotopic ossification of the striated muscles. Its location at the level of the elbow is rare. It occurs in young patients, often following trauma as it can also develop without experiencing any traumatic event.
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