Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency: A Case Report to Provide Clinical Insight to Improve Healthcare

Abstract

Proximal focal femoral deficiency is an extremely rare congenital anomaly, which may present as isolated lower limb shortening or associated with other syndromes. Early diagnosis of this condition can help the parents and the treating physicians in managing the condition with tailored treatment approach and in improving the quality of life of the patients.

Keywords

• extension prosthesis
• proximal femoral focal deficiency
• rehabilitation