Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common problem treated by pediatric orthopedic surgeons. A 13-year-old male presented with right-sided hip pain. Both sides, symptomatic and asymptomatic, were treated with a single 7.3-mm screw. The patient returned with symptoms to the bilateral hips 16 months after the procedure. He was treated with removal of hardware and revision fixation with a good outcome. We report a rare case of fixation failure in bilateral SCFE with an excellent outcome. We highlight the importance of quick recognition of failure before displacement and a strategy for hardware removal.
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