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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Adolescent hip pain, suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Recommended: AP Pelvis + Frog-leg lateral hip X-ray is the preferred imaging study for adolescent hip pain, suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Klein's line.

Recommended study

AP Pelvis + Frog-leg lateral hip X-ray

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal EmergencyOutpatient Reviewed

Klein's line. Suspect bilateral involvement. Avoid weight-bearing once diagnosed.

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