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Is a the hip problem slipped capital femoral epiphysis more common in certain groups of people?

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a condition that affect the hip. It occurs when the top of the femur (thigh bone) slips backwards and out of place. It most often affect teens, likely just after a growth spurt, around when puberty hits.

The disorder does affect more boys than girls and for some reason, African Americans are affected more often than caucasians.

Reference: 

Craig F. Shank, MD, Eric J. Thiel, MD, and Kevin E. Klingele, MD. Valgus Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Prevalence, Presentation, and Treatment Options. In Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. March 2010. Vol. 30. No. 2.  Pp. 140-146.

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