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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD)
Definitions
- Rare skeletal disorder characterized by failure of development of proximal femur, with varying degrees of shortening
- Spectrum ranges from mild proximal femoral shortening and varus to complete absence of acetabulum and majority of femoral shaft
- Rare skeletal disorder characterized by failure of development of proximal femur, with varying degrees of shortening
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
Radiographic Findings
Arthrography
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Bergère A et al: Imaging features of lower limb malformations above the foot. Diagn Interv Imaging. ePub, 2015
- Canavese F et al: Rotationplasty as a salvage of failed primary limb reconstruction: up to date review and case report. J Pediatr Orthop B. 23(3):247-53, 2014
- Ackman J et al: Long-term follow-up of Van Nes rotationplasty in patients with congenital proximal focal femoral deficiency. Bone Joint J. 95-B(2):192-8, 2013
- Lin TH et al: Prenatal diagnosis of proximal femoral focal deficiency: a case report and literature review. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 52(2):267-9, 2013
- Biko DM et al: Proximal focal femoral deficiency: evaluation by MR imaging. Pediatr Radiol. 42(1):50-6, 2012
- Chomiak J et al: Cruciate ligaments in proximal femoral focal deficiency: arthroscopic assessment. J Pediatr Orthop. 32(1):21-8, 2012
- Chomiak J et al: Computed tomographic angiography in proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 91(8):1954-64, 2009
- Taylor BC et al: Distal focal femoral deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 29(6):576-80, 2009
- Westberry DE et al: Proximal focal femoral deficiency (PFFD): management options and controversies. Hip Int. 19 Suppl 6:S18-25, 2009
- Oh KY et al: Unilateral short femur--what does this mean? Report of 3 cases. Ultrasound Q. 24(2):89-92, 2008
- Maldjian C et al: Efficacy of MRI in classifying proximal focal femoral deficiency. Skeletal Radiol. 36(3):215-20, 2007
- Bernaerts A et al: Value of magnetic resonance imaging in early assessment of proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD). JBR-BTR. 89(6):325-7, 2006
- Dora C et al: Morphologic characteristics of acetabular dysplasia in proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop B. 13(2):81-7, 2004
- Court C et al: Radiological study of severe proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 17(4):520-4, 1997
- Goddard NJ et al: Natural history and treatment of instability of the hip in proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop B. 4(2):145-9, 1995
- Pirani S et al: Soft tissue anatomy of proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 11(5):563-70, 1991
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD)
Definitions
- Rare skeletal disorder characterized by failure of development of proximal femur, with varying degrees of shortening
- Spectrum ranges from mild proximal femoral shortening and varus to complete absence of acetabulum and majority of femoral shaft
- Rare skeletal disorder characterized by failure of development of proximal femur, with varying degrees of shortening
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
Radiographic Findings
Arthrography
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Bergère A et al: Imaging features of lower limb malformations above the foot. Diagn Interv Imaging. ePub, 2015
- Canavese F et al: Rotationplasty as a salvage of failed primary limb reconstruction: up to date review and case report. J Pediatr Orthop B. 23(3):247-53, 2014
- Ackman J et al: Long-term follow-up of Van Nes rotationplasty in patients with congenital proximal focal femoral deficiency. Bone Joint J. 95-B(2):192-8, 2013
- Lin TH et al: Prenatal diagnosis of proximal femoral focal deficiency: a case report and literature review. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 52(2):267-9, 2013
- Biko DM et al: Proximal focal femoral deficiency: evaluation by MR imaging. Pediatr Radiol. 42(1):50-6, 2012
- Chomiak J et al: Cruciate ligaments in proximal femoral focal deficiency: arthroscopic assessment. J Pediatr Orthop. 32(1):21-8, 2012
- Chomiak J et al: Computed tomographic angiography in proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 91(8):1954-64, 2009
- Taylor BC et al: Distal focal femoral deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 29(6):576-80, 2009
- Westberry DE et al: Proximal focal femoral deficiency (PFFD): management options and controversies. Hip Int. 19 Suppl 6:S18-25, 2009
- Oh KY et al: Unilateral short femur--what does this mean? Report of 3 cases. Ultrasound Q. 24(2):89-92, 2008
- Maldjian C et al: Efficacy of MRI in classifying proximal focal femoral deficiency. Skeletal Radiol. 36(3):215-20, 2007
- Bernaerts A et al: Value of magnetic resonance imaging in early assessment of proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD). JBR-BTR. 89(6):325-7, 2006
- Dora C et al: Morphologic characteristics of acetabular dysplasia in proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop B. 13(2):81-7, 2004
- Court C et al: Radiological study of severe proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 17(4):520-4, 1997
- Goddard NJ et al: Natural history and treatment of instability of the hip in proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop B. 4(2):145-9, 1995
- Pirani S et al: Soft tissue anatomy of proximal femoral focal deficiency. J Pediatr Orthop. 11(5):563-70, 1991
