8. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is an uncommon disease of the adolescent hip. The head of the femur slips backward in the hip joint, separating from the main part, causing a fracture of the growth plate. Hip pain is a major symptom of this condition and the left hip is more commonly affected than the right. SCFE is most common in male adolescents with obesity. Other symptoms include knee pain, an intermittent limp, an outwardly turned leg, and decreased range of motion in the hip.
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