Principles of amputation surgery in children with longitudinal deficiencies of the femur.
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.
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Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital, Buffalo, New York 14222.
D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D002648:Child; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery