Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Presenting as Quadriceps Strain
Document Type
Article
Abstract
An active 14-year-old adolescent boy with left hip pain of 3 weeks in duration was referred for physical therapy consultation by his pediatrician, with a diagnosis of left quadriceps strain. Based on the findings during examination, the physical therapist immediately contacted the pediatrician to request radiographs, which confirmed a diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(5):356. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8772.
DOI
31039683 (pubmed); 10.2519/jospt.2019.8772 (doi)
Publication Date
5-1-2019
Recommended Citation
Kosar, Matthew; Buggey, Jesse; and Kareha, Stephen Michael, "Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Presenting as Quadriceps Strain" (2019). Center for Rehabilitation & Movement Science Research @SLUHN Articles & Publications. 6.
https://crin.sluhn.org/crms_ap/6