Unilateral limb deformity due to fibrous tethers: a report of three cases.
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Abstract
Fibrous tethers are a rare cause of unilateral limb deformity. A review of the literature revealed 9 cases previously described, all located in the distal femur. We report 3 additional cases of fibrous tethers, 2 of which were located in anatomical areas not previously described. The fibrous tethers were excised in all cases, and an osteotomy was performed in 2 of the cases. The clinical, radiological, and histopathologic findings are discussed for each case.
Medical subject headings
- Femur
- Fibrous Dysplasia, Monostotic
- Hand Deformities, Acquired
- Knee Joint
- Leg Length Inequality
- Osteotomy
- Tibia
Anatomy
- femur
- hand
- knee
- tibia