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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
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
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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