Epiphysiolysis of the hip
MONDO:0018382Epiphysiolysis of the hip is a rare osteonecrosis disorder characterized by unilateral or bilateral disruption of the capital femoral physis with varying degrees of posterior epiphysis translation and simultaneous anterior metaphysis displacement. Patients typically present in pre-adolescence/adolescence with pain of variable intensity in varying locations (hip, groin, thigh, knee).
Also known as: SCFE, SUFE, SufE, epiphysiolysis capitis femoris, epiphysiolysis of the upper femur, femoral head epiphysiolysis, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, slipped femoral capital epiphyses
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Epiphysiolysis of the hip itself.
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New hip liner tracked for 10 years: will it last?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study follows 52 people who already received a Vivacit-E hip liner during total hip replacement. Researchers will track how long the implant lasts and any problems over 10 years. The goal is to confirm the liner is safe and helps reduce pain and improve movement for conditio…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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500 patients revisited: how do childhood hip surgeries hold up decades later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well treatments for childhood hip conditions (like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease) work over the long term. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are following 500 adults who were treated for these conditions as children. They will check how many needed another su…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC