Continued growth after fixation of slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

Purpose: When treating slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a smooth pin with a hook or a short threaded screw can be used to allow further growth, which could be important to prevent the development of impingement and early arthritis. The purpose of this investigation was to measure growth in three dimensions after fixation of SCFE.

Methods: Sixteen participants with unilateral SCFE, nine girls and seven boys with a median age of 12.