Monday, May 18, 2009

pediatric LE amputation

1. What is the most common congenital lower limb deformity?
2. What is partial proximal femoral focal deficiency?
3. When can a child start using a motorized WC?
4. What is the most common complication after amputation in a child?

Answers:
1. Fibular longitudinal deficiency or fibula hemimelia.
2. Absence of the development of the proximal femur, resulting in stunting or shortening of the entire femur.
3. 5-6 years.
4. Terminal overgrowth.

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