Sedation reduction means using less sedating medication, or shortening the time a person is sedated. It is used during procedures, imaging tests, and hospital care when sedation is optional or can be minimized. The goal is to keep comfort and safety while limiting sedation-related side effects. It is common in orthopedics, including hip injections, fracture care, and postoperative recovery.
SCFE unstable is a clinical label used in pediatrics and orthopedics. It describes an “unstable” slipped capital femoral epiphysis, a hip condition in growing patients. In plain terms, the ball of the hip shifts at the growth plate and the patient cannot safely bear weight. It is commonly used to communicate urgency, risk, and likely management pathways.
SCFE stable is a clinical classification used in slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a hip condition that affects the growing upper thigh bone. “Stable” means the person can still bear weight on the affected leg, even if it is painful. The term is commonly used in orthopedic clinics, emergency care, and radiology reports to describe severity and urgency.
SCFE chronic means a “chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis” in the hip. It describes a slip that develops gradually over time rather than suddenly. The term is used in orthopedic clinics and radiology reports to classify timing and stability. It helps clinicians discuss diagnosis, urgency, and general treatment planning.
SCFE acute is a clinical term used for a sudden-onset form of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). It describes a situation where the “ball” of the hip (femoral head) slips relative to the thigh bone through a growth plate. It is most commonly discussed in pediatric and adolescent orthopedics because it involves an open growth plate. Clinicians use the term SCFE acute to communicate urgency, expected symptoms, and typical evaluation steps.
SCFE stands for **Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis**. It is a **hip disorder in growing children and adolescents** where the top of the thigh bone shifts at the growth plate. It commonly presents as **hip, groin, thigh, or even knee pain**, often with a limp. SCFE is most often discussed in **orthopedics, sports medicine, emergency care, and pediatric care**.
Scour test is a hands-on physical exam maneuver used to assess the hip joint. It aims to reproduce symptoms by gently compressing and moving the hip through an arc of motion. Clinicians commonly use it in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy when evaluating hip or groin pain. It is one piece of a broader hip assessment, not a stand-alone diagnosis.
Sciatic nerve palsy means weakness and/or sensory loss caused by dysfunction of the sciatic nerve. It most often affects the lower leg and foot because the sciatic nerve supplies key muscles and skin areas below the knee. The term is commonly used after hip trauma, hip surgery, and certain nerve compression or stretching injuries. It is a clinical description, not a single disease, and the underlying cause can vary.
Sciatic nerve is the largest peripheral nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of the leg. It carries both movement (motor) and feeling (sensory) signals. It is commonly discussed when evaluating radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness.
Scans MRI hip refers to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) focused on the hip joint and nearby soft tissues. It is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures. It is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy evaluations of hip pain and reduced function. It helps clinicians assess bones, cartilage, labrum, muscles, tendons, bursae, and bone marrow without ionizing radiation.