Congenital reduplication of the femur associated with paraxial fibular hemimelia. Report of a case
Weiner, D.S.; Greenberg, B.; Shamp, N.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume 60(4): 554-555
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9355 PMID: 670282 Document Number: 124399
A 4 mo. old boy presented with congenital duplication of the left femur with absence of the left fibula. Diagnosis is confirmed by roentogenographs. Therapy consists of surgery and use of a prosthesis above the knee.
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