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The upper femoral notch.

M B Ozonoff, F M Ziter

    Skeletal Radiology
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A notch-like defect on the medial femoral neck is identified in children without symptoms. This finding resembles normal variations of metaphyseal cortical defects elsewhere in the bone.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Radiology
    • Orthopedic Imaging
    • Skeletal Development

    Background:

    • Cortical defects in pediatric long bones can represent normal variants.
    • The femoral neck is a common site for skeletal variations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a specific notch-like cortical defect on the medial femoral neck in children.
    • To evaluate its significance as a potential normal variant.

    Main Methods:

    • Radiographic review of pediatric hip and femur imaging.
    • Identification and characterization of medial femoral neck cortical defects.

    Main Results:

    • A notch-like cortical defect was observed on the medial side of the femoral neck.
    • Affected children were asymptomatic, with no associated clinical findings.

    Conclusions:

    • The described notch-like defect is likely a normal variant.
    • It should not be mistaken for pathology in asymptomatic children.