Total hip arthroplasty in an adult with proximal femoral focal deficiency.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 40-year-old woman with isolated unilateral proximal femoral focal deficiency presented with 2 years of gradually increasing left hip pain that interfered with her activities of daily living. A total hip arthroplasty was performed through a posterior approach. At 12 months, she had minimal discomfort about the hip, a markedly increased level of activity, and improved gait, and she required no ambulatory aids. This procedure is cautiously recommended for use in selected patients with proximal femoral focal deficiency.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Femur
- Leg Length Inequality
Anatomy
- femur
- hip