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Asked by Jolie
from Forney, TX

my 11 year old son is having reaccuring pain in his groin - Orthopedic Surgery

my 11 year old son is having reaccuring pain in his groin

This pain is located on his rt. side where his hip and the top of his femor come together. I am concerned since reading on web md about a possible slipped capital femoral epiphysis. How concerned should I be?




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