Manual femoral fracture reduction could arguably be characterized as a junior Olympic event disguised as surgery. Between sustained traction, rotational torque, and a healthy dose of fluoroscopy ...

Alfie Phillips, who was born with fibular hemimelia, underwent the extramedullary femoral lengthening surgery in March 2025 ...

BOSTON, MA—Ultrasound guidance for femoral access does not appear to reduce bleeding or vascular complications but does reduce the risk of venipuncture and lowers the number of arterial puncture ...

At the time of presentation, the patient was a 17-year-old male referred for evaluation of chronic right hip pain and limb length discrepancy, which was managed with a shoe lift.His surgical history ...

Different conditions can affect your hips over time, from arthritis to a sudden fall. Doctors usually recommend medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle adaptations as first-line therapies. However, ...

Open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis aims to relocate the capital femoral epiphysis and centre its position in the acetabulum, while minimising the risk of avascular necrosis by ...

Proximal focal femoral deficiency is a congenital syndrome typically characterised by poor hip joint development and femoral shortening. The severity of the syndrome is variable. In severe cases, ...