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Results 1 - 8 of 8 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. Long bones 
    ... provide strength, structure, and mobility. The thigh bone (femur) is a long bone. A long bone has a shaft and two ends. Some bones in the fingers are classified as long bones, even though they are short in length. This is due to the structure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002249.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hip fracture surgery 
    ... thigh bone. The thigh bone is called the femur. It is part of the hip joint. Hip ... your fracture is in the neck of the femur (the part just below the top of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007386.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Total hip joint replacement - revision 
    ... Remove the metal stem from the thigh bone (femur), if required. Prepare the bone surfaces in the pelvis and femur for the revision implant. Use metal parts (augments) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007807.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Anterior knee pain 
    ... be perfectly lined up with the thigh bone (femur). When you flex your knee, you may feel ... Resting the knee for a short period of time and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin may help relieve pain. Other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000452.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Knee joint replacement 
    ... the thigh bone -- This bone is called the femur. The replacement part is usually made of metal. ... months to a year. Some people need a short stay in a rehabilitation center after they leave ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002974.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. 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