What is it?
The femoral head slips at the growth plate in an adolescent; early protection is essential.
Symptoms and important signs
Limping with hip, groin or sometimes knee pain, and limited rotation.
How is it assessed?
Urgent paediatric orthopaedic assessment and appropriate hip imaging.
Care and treatment options
Stop weight-bearing and arrange urgent specialist care; stabilisation is usually surgical.
When to seek help
Do not allow trial walking or forceful movement; inability to bear weight is an emergency.