About the Study

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): A study to identify social risk factors

This study is for: • Patients who have obesity and are diagnosed with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) • Children 9-16 years old. • A parent or legal guardian of the study participant will be asked to complete a one-time 9-question survey via email as well as a one-time interview over the phone or via Zoom call The purpose of this study is to help understand underlying health disparities and improve other aspects of a child's health that are related to SCFE. Researchers wants to know if a SCFE diagnosis can be a "wake up call to action" for a family and health care community by identifying and addressing ways for the child to regain their health.

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Full Study Name: SCFE Wakeup Call to Action