<prompt> True about Slipped femoral capital epiphysis is?Seen in thin childrenTreethowan sign seenMajor traumatic conditionSeen in adults  <response>: ANSWER: B Treethowan sign seenREF: Tachdjians pediatric orthopedics 3rd edp. 711-39, Apleys 8th edp. 426 -430SLIPPED FEMORAL CAPITAL EPIPHYSIS SFCESeen in adolescent children in age group of 13-15yrsEither overweight or sexually immaturePresents with endocrinopathiesHypothyroidismGrowth hormone excessCRFCraniopharyngiomaHypogonadismKlienfelter s syndrome may present as SFCETreethowan s sign on x-rayUSG or CT more sensitive in detecting early slipTc 99 scan shows increased uptakeRx is prompt surgery 