Femoral agenesis/hypoplasia

Congenital short femur is a rare malformation of variable severity ranging from mild hypoplasia to complete absence of the femur.

Joint dislocation

Displacement or malalignment of joints.


Total: 1

                      


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PMID (PMCID)
18600335
FEMALE Child
Hip and knee dislocation during femoral lengthening in congenital short femur: a rare case report.
Hazra S, Song HR, Jajodia N, Biswal S, Modi HN, Srinivasalu S.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2009;129(4):425-9.
However, there are probably no case reports of both hip and knee joint dislocation occurring in same case during femoral lengthening in congenital short femur.