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This is the classic presentation now for a slipped capital femoral epiphysis and a hip xray should be obtained. A very careful log roll test of the hip looking for pain with hip rotation must be done on all adolescents presenting with knee pain. Knee pain is one of the must common presenting symptoms of slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
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