Hamad Saad Alhassan

Dr. Hamad Saad Alhassan

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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5 January 2023 in Cureus
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Journal Article
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HAHamad Saad Alhassan
Hamad Saad Alhassan
YAYoussef Bander Almushait
Youssef Bander Almushait
AAAbdullah Y. Almarshad
Abdullah Y. Almarshad
AAAtheer Alghamdi
Atheer Alghamdi
TAThamer S. Alhussainan
Thamer S. Alhussainan
Slipped capital femoral epiphyses (SCFE) is considered to be a very common disorder among adolescent age group. Multiple risk factors have been reported such as obesity, endocrine disorders, vitamin D deficiency, and panhypopituitarism. The diagnosis of SCFE is important especially in its early stages as this would prevent complications and delay in surgical intervention. The diagnosis is mainly done by radiological imaging and clinical evaluation. However, clinical evaluation is often overlooked. Herein, we present a case of a seven-year-old with SCFE that was diagnosed late due to negative radiological imaging and received late surgical intervention. Therefore, it is recommended that orthopedic surgeons use their clinical sense and examination skills to diagnose SCFE promptly, in order to maintain a short follow-up window to prevent any delay in surgical management and to observe for any progression, even if the radiological findings are normal.