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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) refers to a fracture of the growth plate of the proximal end of the femur. This subsequently causes the ‘ball’ aspect of the bone to slightly ‘slip’ off the rest of the femur. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, SCFE is one of the most common disorders of the hip in adolescents.