Patient Information Resources


Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.
763 Larkfield Road
2nd Floor
Commack, NY 11725
Ph: (631) 462-2225
Fax: (631) 462-2240






Child Orthopedics
General
Pain Management
Spine - Cervical
Spine - General
Spine - Lumbar
Spine - Thoracic

« Back

What is coxarthrosis? I've been reading on-line about SCFE (which our son has been diagnosed with). I saw several reports that he could get coxarthrosis later.

Coxa is the latin word for hip. Arthrosis is another medical term for osteoarthritis. Simply put, coxarthrosis means hip arthritis.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition that affects the hip most often in teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16. In this condition, the growth center of the hip (the capital femoral epiphysis) actually slips backwards on the top of the femur (the thighbone). If untreated, this can lead to serious problems in the hip joint later in life.

Even with treatment, there can be a certain amount of hip deformity that is not corrected. This residual deformity is often seen on X-ray as an increased angle where the femoral head and shaft meet. The greater the angle, the more likely that problems can develop.

In a small number of patients, pain, tenderness, limping, and leg length difference are observed years later. But studies show that although not perfect, the results are much better than if no treatment was done.


References:

« Back





*Disclaimer:*The information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources. It may not be complete or timely. It does not cover all diseases, physical conditions, ailments or treatments. The information should NOT be used in place of visit with your healthcare provider, nor should you disregard the advice of your health care provider because of any information you read in this topic.


All content provided by eORTHOPOD® is a registered trademark of Mosaic Medical Group, L.L.C.. Content is the sole property of Mosaic Medical Group, LLC and used herein by permission.