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Question:

Why is it thought that obesity is able to cause Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis?

Author: Alexandra Jessie Wilson



Answer:

Pathological changes that weaken the bone (they are thought to weaken the area of the growth plate, and the excess weight causes shear force on the area.)


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