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Case 16 : 05.12.08

History :
10 yr old with acute hip pain

Answers

What is the diagnosis ?

The left femoral capital epiphysis has slipped.

Why do a frogs legs view ?

A frogs leg view is needed to check the other epiphysis to see if bilateral intervention is needed.

 



   



 
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