Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescents: Evolving Information on Its Mode of Presentation and Management.

Background and objective Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is one of the most common hip pathologies in adolescents and pre-adolescents, the diagnosis of which is often missed due to delayed presentations. In this study, we aimed to conduct a retrospective analysis of SUFE cases treated in the hospital during the 15-year period from 2003 to 2018 and examine its bilateral presentation and the need for prophylactic pinning on the unaffected side. Methods This retrospective cohort study involved cases that were treated from 2003 to 2018.