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Familial slipped capital femoral epiphysis: a report and considerations in management
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. a.diwan@unsw.edu.au
Background:
Familial inheritance of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is known. It has not been described in non-identical twins. A family where the mother and three of five siblings developed SCFE were investigated and managed.
Methods:
Anthropometric measurement consisted of height-weight ratios. Serum sex hormone levels and bone Gla Protein was measured. Bone mineral densities were evaluated.
Results:
The affected siblings had higher bodyweight percentiles. Other investigations were within normal limits.
Conclusion:
The unfavourable height-to-weight ratio was one of the mainstays in developing a management protocol for all siblings. The management protocol developed for the family is discussed.
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