Management of slipped capital femoral epiphysis: Results of a survey of the members of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI).

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To determine the preferred practices in the treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) among members of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI).

Materials and methods

A questionnaire with 16 vignettes was made about SCFE and sent to all members of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI) to study the similarity and variation in the management of SCFE. Specifically, respondents were asked about the role of reduction, methods of fixation, prophylactic fixation of the non-affected hip, postoperative management and their view on the prevalence of Femoro Acetabular Impingement (FAI) and anticipated need for secondary surgery.

Results

The response rate was 94 out of 203 members of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons of India (51.9%). 62 out o

SUBMITTER: Sivakumar SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7394812 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature