Slipped capital femoral epiphysis most commonly occurs in which age range?

• A. 5-8 years
• B. 25-35 years
• C. 10-15 years
• D. 40-60 years

Answer: (C)

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis happens when the proximal femoral growth plate is still open and vulnerable to shear forces during a period of rapid growth in adolescence. This makes early-to-mid adolescence the typical window for the condition, roughly ages 10 to 15 years. Once the growth plates close with skeletal maturity, the condition is much less likely. So the best answer is the 10–15-year range.