Role of Southwick angle and Klein line in the diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- VernacularTitle:Southwick角和Klein线在股骨头骺滑脱诊断中的作用
- Author:
Yijing XU
;
Gang FU
;
Jianli ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
slipped capital femoral epiphysis,X-ray,Southwick angle,Klein line
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To evaluate the role of Southwick angle and Klein line in the diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). [Methods]Forty-two cases of SCFE were treated by Russell traction and screw or pins fixation in situ from 1995 to 2006. The hip anteroposterior and frog-lateral radiographs were reviewed to measure the occurrence of metaphyseal change,the Southwick angle and the Klein line.[Results]The metaphyseal changes occurred in all cases. The Southwick angles were reduced with the severity of SCFE. The positive ratio of Klein line was higher in the lateral radiographs,but lower in the anteroposterior radiographys.[Conclusion]The Southwick angle and Klein line play an important role in the diagnosis of SCFE. The lateral radiography should be emphasized in the diagnosis of SCFE.
