Submited on: 01 Jan 2011 12:10:25 PM GMT
Published on: 01 Jan 2011 07:26:48 PM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? No
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? No
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This is an interesting subject matter and shows an unusual aspect of a common case.

     

    The quality of the writing however, needs some attention.

    The reference style is inconsistant. Some references within the text include years, others do not. A combination  of names and numbers are used when one or other would surfice. The numbers of references are sometimes in rounded brackets other times in square brackets. A reference is made to the work of Chung but no mention of Chung is to be found in the reference list. Reference 6 is cited in the text as "Rotherman" and in the list as "Rothermel JE"

    In the case description abbreviations have been used "H/O" has no explaination and is unnecessary. Later in the paragraph the same abbreviation is used but now in lower case, again unnecessary and inconsistant.

     

    The radiographs provided do not appear to have been annonymised and the patients name is apparent, patient identifiable information should not have been published without some attempt to annonymise it.

     

    Finally the point is made that slipped upper femoral epiphysis affects teenagers. The patient age is given as 22, with her endocrine history I think that adds to the unique nature of this case and could be emphasised further.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I have worked in trauma and orthopaedics for several years

  • How to cite:  Manning S R.Review of Valgus Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis - A Case Report[Review of the article 'Valgus Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis - A Case Report ' by Gopinathan N].WebmedCentral 2011;2(5):WMCRW00752
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