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Distal Femoral Focal Deficiency.

Venla Soini1, Mikko Haara, Arimatias Raitio

  • 1From the Department of Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland (Dr. Soini, Dr. Raitio, Dr. Syvänen), and the Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland (Dr. Haara).

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews
|September 6, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Distal femoral focal deficiency, a rare congenital condition, involves underdeveloped knee bones. This case highlights a unique presentation and successful surgical treatment for improved limb function.

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