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Familial slipped capital femoral epiphysis: a report and considerations in management.
The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery - 1 Sept 1998
Diwan A, Diamond T, Clarke R, Patel M K, Murrell G A, Sekel R
Abstract excerpt
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:...
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