How should I manage a patient with SCFE who presents with mild symptoms and no evidence of acute slippage?

The provided UK guideline excerpts primarily focus on the initial assessment and investigation of a child presenting with a limp, including when to suspect conditions like slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) ¹,²,³. They state that there should be a low threshold for same day X-rays if there are concerns about slipped upper femoral epiphysis ¹,²,³. However, the provided guidelines do not detail the specific management of a patient who has already been diagnosed with SCFE and presents with mild symptoms and no evidence of acute slippage ¹,²,³. The guidelines indicate that conditions like slipped upper femoral epiphysis are a concern warranting immediate investigation with X-rays ¹,²,³. Furthermore, if there is uncertainty about a diagnosis or symptoms persist, referral to paediatric orthopaedics is advised ¹.