What condition occurs in boys who are characteristically tall and thin, or obese and between the ages of 10 and 17?

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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition that typically occurs in boys who are either tall and thin or obese, within the age range of 10 to 17 years. It involves the slipping of the ball at the upper end of the femur (thigh bone) through the growth plate (epiphysis), which is a weaker area of the bone.

What Condition Occurs in Boys Who Are Characteristically Tall and Thin