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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Short femur
  1. Leg lengthening - series (image) 
    ... bones of the leg, the tibia and the femur. Surgical treatment may be recommended for severe unequal leg lengths caused by: Poliomyelitis and cerebral palsy Small, weak (atrophied) muscles or short, tight (spastic) muscles may cause deformities and prevent ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100127_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Normal knee anatomy (image) 
    The ligaments which attach the upper leg bone (femur) to the large lower leg bone (tibia) create a hinge joint called the knee. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are 2 short, strong ligaments which criss-cross each other in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8716.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hip joint replacement - series (image) 
    ... the beginning part of the thighbone (called the femur). ... surgeon will: Remove the head of your thigh (femur) bone. Clean out your hip socket and remove ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100006_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia