Trethowan's sign

Trethowan's sign is when Klein's line does not intersect the lateral part of the superior femoral epiphysis on an AP radiograph of the pelvis.

Clinical use

Trethowan's sign is indicative of a diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

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