title: Spontaneous resolution of angular deformity of the distal femur in focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia: a case report.
abstract: Focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia (FFCD) is a rare cause of angular deformities around the knee in children. The FFCD lesion most commonly affects the proximal tibia and less commonly the distal femur. We report a case of distal femoral varus deformity secondary to FFCD. Spontaneous resolution of the deformity occurred during a 7-year period. Previous reported femoral cases showed progressive deformity and required treatment with soft-tissue releases with or without osteotomy. This is the first reported femoral case of spontaneous resolution of angular deformity secondary to FFCD. We recommend a trial of observation for distal femoral lesions before surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: Ahmed M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Thabet
authors.forename: Mohan V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Belthur
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Herzenberg
mesh_terms: D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography