Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency

Etiology: Congenital defect in cartilage anlage of proximal femur
Imaging Radiograph: Hypoplasia or absence of femoral head and femoral shaft with or without acetabular dysmorphology leading to femur being short
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Clinical: Associated with congenital coxa vara, absence of the patella, congenital knee ligamentous laxity or contracture, fibular hemimelia

Radiology Cases of Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency

Radiograph of proximal focal femoral deficiency — Radiograph of the lower extremities shows an absent right femur and a deformity of the left femur.