PEDIATRICS Vol. 63 No. 3 March 1979, pp. 456-459
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Neonatal Traumatic Proximal Femoral Epiphysiolysis

Richard Towbin M.D.1 and Alvin H. Crawford M.D.1

1 Departments of Radiology, Pediatrics, and Orthopedics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Traumatic proximal femoral epiphysiolysis is a rare event. Early recognition and management are important to minimize sequelae. Evaluation should include plain roentgenograms and arthrography. Treatment should be conservative with open reduction reserved only for severe cases.

Submitted on June 23, 1978
Accepted on August 4, 1978