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Condition
Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-WayDiagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.
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Video
Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency Care
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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Hawaii
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/HawaiiPediatric specialty care for children throughout Hawaii and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-LouisPediatric specialty care for children throughout Missouri and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/TexasPediatric specialty care for children throughout Texas and beyond
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in Erie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/EriePediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in the Twin Cities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-CitiesPediatric specialty care for children throughout Minnesota and beyond