Principles of amputation surgery in children with longitudinal deficiencies of the femur.
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Abstract
In children with longitudinal deficiencies and congenital hypoplasia of the femur, the most important issue is the recognition of deficiencies that can be treated by leg-lengthening technology. Surgical management of the more severe cases should be strictly directed toward facilitating prosthesis function.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation, Surgical
- Femur
Anatomy
- femur