A 13-year-old slightly overweight boy presents with knee pain and no history of traumatic events. Besides examining the knee what other parts of the examination are very important?

A. Examination of the lumbar spine

B. Neurological examination

C. Examination of the hip

The correct answer is C. This is the typical age, gender, and body constitution for the Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE). Some patients present with knee pain instead of hip pain which is very important to remember because if we miss this diagnosis there are consequences for our patient. Answers A and B- there are no indications for those examinations based on the history and presentation of this case.

A 13-year-old slightly overweight boy presents with knee pain and no history of traumatic events. Besides examining the knee what other parts of the examination are very important?

A 13-year-old slightly overweight boy presents with knee pain and no history of traumatic events. Besides examining the knee what other parts of the examination are very important?

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