Limb Deficiencies
A newborn is noted to have a short left thigh at birth. Examination reveals a thigh that is noticeably shorter than the right with lateral bowing. The hip and knee appear stable but limited. Radiographs show a shortened femur with delayed ossification of the proximal femur. The pediatric orthopaedic surgeon is counseling the parents about the spectrum of congenital femoral deficiency and treatment options. Regarding congenital short femur and proximal femoral focal deficiency:
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Congenital femoral deficiency represents a spectrum from simple femoral shortening to severe proxima...
Associated anomalies are common including fibular hemimelia (most common association), absent ACL, p...
Congenital short femur is always bilateral; it has no associated anomalies; the tibia is always norm...
Treatment depends on the predicted leg length discrepancy at maturity and hip/knee stability; option...
For severe PFFD with unstable or absent hip, reconstructive options include Syme amputation with pro...
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