Research & Literature

A survey of overuse problems in patients with acquired or congenital upper limb deficiency.

Burger H, Vidmar G

Prosthetics and orthotics international 2016; (40(4)):497-502 doi:10.1177/0309364615584658.

Reconstruction of the lateral malleolus in a type-Ib fibular hemimelia with a microvascular proximal fibular flap: a case report.

Cavadas PC, Thione A

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B 2015; (24(4)):370-2 doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000000176.

Congenital limb deficiency disorders.

Wilcox WR, Coulter CP, Schmitz ML

Clinics in perinatology 2015; (42(2)):281-300, viii.

Femoral-facial syndrome in an infant of a diabetic mother.

Ahmed S, Alsaedi SA, Al-Wassia H, Al-Aama JY

BMJ case reports 2015; (2015()).

[Femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome: A case report].

García V D, Aragón V CR, Treviño A MG, Rivera S G

Revista chilena de pediatria 2016; (87(1)):59-62.

Health-related quality of life in adults with congenital unilateral upper limb deficiency in Norway. A cross-sectional study.

Johansen H, Østlie K, Andersen LØ, Rand-Hendriksen S

Disability and rehabilitation 2016; (38(23)):2305-14 doi:10.3109/09638288.2015.1129450.

Improving arm function by prosthetic limb replacement in a patient with severe arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.

Salminger S, Roche AD, Sturma A, et al.

Journal of rehabilitation medicine 2016; (48(8)):725-728 doi:10.2340/16501977-2123.

The unstable knee in congenital limb deficiency.

Mindler GT, Radler C, Ganger R

Journal of children's orthopaedics 2016; (10(6)):521-528 doi:10.1007/s11832-016-0784-y.

Surgical reconstruction for fibular hemimelia.

Paley D

Journal of children's orthopaedics 2016; (10(6)):557-583 doi:10.1007/s11832-016-0790-0.

Ankle Reconstruction in Fibular Hemimelia: New Approach.

Hefny H, Elmoatasem EM, Mahran M, et al.

HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery 2017; (13(2)):178-185 doi:10.1007/s11420-016-9524-6.

Femoral Hypoplasia with Unusual Facies Syndrome.

Shenoy SR, Mondal D, Upadhyay MR, et al.

Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR 2017; (11(8)):SD03-SD04 doi:10.7860/JCDR/2017/27632.10481.

Chronic pain and fatigue in adults with congenital unilateral upper limb deficiency in Norway. A cross-sectional study.

Johansen H, Bathen T, Andersen LØ, et al.

PloS one 2018; (13(1)):e0190567 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190567.

The syndrome of proximal femur, fibula, and midline metatarsal long bone deficiencies.

Hootnick DR, Vargesson N

Birth defects research 2018; (110(15)):1188-1193 doi:10.1002/bdr2.1349.

Malalignment and Lateral Ankle Instability: Causes of Failure from the Varus Tibia to the Cavovarus Foot.

Krause F, Seidel A

Foot and ankle clinics 2018; (23(4)):593-603 doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2018.07.005.

Upper extremity anomalies in children with femoral and fibular deficiency.

Walker JL, White HD, Jacobs CA, Riley SA

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B 2020; (29(4)):399-402 doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000000629.

Occupational therapy rehabilitation for sarcoma patients following limb salvage surgery: a scoping review.

McKenzie C, Barker K

Disability and rehabilitation 2021; (43(2)):284-296 doi:10.1080/09638288.2019.1620874.

Amputation Versus Staged Reconstruction for Severe Fibular Hemimelia: Assessment of Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Status and Physical Functioning in Childhood.

Birch JG, Paley D, Herzenberg JE, et al.

JB & JS open access 2019; (4(2)):e0053 doi:10.2106/JBJS.OA.18.00053.

Upper Limb Meromelia with Oligodactyly and Brachymesophalangy of the Foot: An Unusual Association.

Özdemir M, Kavak RP, Eraslan Ö

Case reports in radiology 2019; (2019()):3419383 doi:10.1155/2019/3419383.

Fetal fibular hemimelia with focal femoral deficiency: A case report.

Yakıştıran B, Altınboğa O, Yüce T, Çağlar AT

Turkish journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2019; (16(3)):205-207 doi:10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.89990.

The Role of MRI in Children With Congenital Limb Deficiencies With Associated Scoliosis.

Gettys FK, Carpenter A, Stasikelis PJ

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2020; (40(5)):e390-e393 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000001484.

Correction of Genu Valgum in Patients With Congenital Fibular Deficiency.

Westberry DE, Carpenter AM, Prodoehl J

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2020; (40(7)):367-372 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000001543.

Guideline for Limb-Salvage Treatment of Osteosarcoma.

Xu M, Wang Z, Yu XC, et al.

Orthopaedic surgery 2020; (12(4)):1021-1029 doi:10.1111/os.12702.

Missing Midline Metatarsals Conform to Plantar Arterial Arch Dysgenesis.

Hootnick DR

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2020; (110(3)) doi:10.7547/18-031.

Swedish parents' experiences of their role in treatment for children with congenital limb reduction deficiency: Decision-making and treatment support.

Sjöberg L, Hermansson L, Lindner H, Fredriksson C

Child: care, health and development 2020; (46(6)):723-732 doi:10.1111/cch.12802.

Embryology of the lower limb demonstrates that congenital absent fibula is a radiologic misnomer.

Hootnick DR, Levinsohn EM

Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) 2022; (305(1)):8-17 doi:10.1002/ar.24628.

Lengthening Reconstruction Surgery for Fibular Hemimelia: A Review.

Fuller CB, Shannon CE, Paley D

Children (Basel, Switzerland) 2021; (8(6)) doi:10.3390/children8060467.

Ankle Instability Patients Exhibit Altered Muscle Activation of Lower Extremity and Ground Reaction Force during Landing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Jeon HG, Lee SY, Park SE, Ha S

Journal of sports science & medicine 2021; (20(2)):373-390 doi:10.52082/jssm.2021.373.

Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency/Congenital Femoral Deficiency: Evaluation and Management.

Nossov SB, Hollin IL, Phillips J, Franklin CC

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022; (30(13)):e899-e910 doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-01186.

Advances in Complex Congenital Tracheoesophageal Anomalies.

Mohammed S, Hamilton TE

Clinics in perinatology 2022; (49(4)):927-941 doi:10.1016/j.clp.2022.07.003.

Congenital Upper Limb Deficiency with Oligodactyly: A Case Report.

Twayana AR, Sunuwar N, Deo S, et al.

JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association 2022; (60(252)):743-746 doi:10.31729/jnma.7585.

Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Can We Get Even Better with Surgical Treatment?

Veiga Sanhudo JA, Ferkel E, Alencar Mendes de Carvalho K

Foot and ankle clinics 2023; (28(2)):321-332 doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2023.01.004.

Anesthetic considerations in an infant with femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome and Pierre Robin sequence: A case report.

Partyka LM

Clinical case reports 2023; (11(7)):e7646 doi:10.1002/ccr3.7646.

The Novel Use of the Lateral Scanogram to Detect Cruciate Deficiency in Children With Congenital Femoral Deficiency.

Taylor TN, Bridges CS, Martin BM, et al.

Cureus 2023; (15(6)):e40799 doi:10.7759/cureus.40799.

Challenges in the Management of Complex Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Clinical Scenarios.

Blank A, Fice MP

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2024; (32(3)):e115-e124 doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-22-00865.

Relationship between pain and intra-articular pathology in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability.

Nakasa T, Ikuta Y, Sumii J, et al.

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2024; (144(2)):815-822 doi:10.1007/s00402-023-05123-2.

Motorized Internal Limb-Lengthening (MILL) Techniques Are Superior to Alternative Limb-Lengthening Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature.

Sheridan GA, Falk DP, Fragomen AT, Rozbruch SR

JB & JS open access 2020; (5(4)) doi:10.2106/JBJS.OA.20.00115.

Revolutionizing bone tumor management: cutting-edge breakthroughs in limb-saving treatments.

Rai V, Munazzam SW, Wazir NU, Javaid I

European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie 2024; (34(4)):1741-1748 doi:10.1007/s00590-024-03876-z.

Fibular hemimelia: reconstruction of difficult cases with tibial lengthening and ankle arthrodesis.

Yadav SS

International orthopaedics 2024; (48(8)):2073-2081 doi:10.1007/s00264-024-06183-8.

Risk factors for peri-megaprosthetic joint infections in tumor surgery: A systematic review.

Karampikas V, Gavriil P, Goumenos S, et al.

SICOT-J 2024; (10()):19 doi:10.1051/sicotj/2024008.

Outcomes of Simultaneous Lengthening and ACL Reconstruction in Fibular Hemimelia: A Retrospective Case Series.

Reeves B, Roper B, Salton R, et al.

The Iowa orthopaedic journal 2024; (44(1)):93-98.

Evaluation of Physical and Mental Health in Adults Who Underwent Limb-Lengthening Procedures with Circular External Fixators During Childhood or Adolescence.

Depaoli A, Magnani M, Casamenti A, et al.

Children (Basel, Switzerland) 2024; (11(11)) doi:10.3390/children11111322.

Treatment of relapse valgus knee deformity in fibular hemimelia with hemiepiphysiodesis.

Cuoghi AGS, Paccola AMF, Pagotto RF, et al.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B 2025; (34(3)):275-281 doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000001217.

Correction of Ankle Malalignment in Severe Fibular Hemimelia.

Shadi M, Janusz P, Kotwicki T

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2025; (45(4)):e366-e377 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002876.

Ankle and foot deformities and malformations in proximal femoral focal deficiency.

Chomiak J, Frydrychova M, Ošťádal M, Dungl P

Journal of children's orthopaedics 2025; (19(1)):56-63 doi:10.1177/18632521241301942.

Multi-Ligament Reconstruction in an Adolescent Female Affected by Congenital Femoral Deficiency and Complete Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament agenesis: A Case Report.

Giusti S, Bocchi MB, De Fenu E, et al.

Clinics and practice 2024; (15(1)) doi:10.3390/clinpract15010001.

Embryonic Vascular Dysgenesis: The Origin of Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency.

Hootnick DR, Vargesson N, Horton JA, Chomiak J

Birth defects research 2025; (117(4)):e2465 doi:10.1002/bdr2.2465.

Aesthetic lower limb lengthening techniques: a systematic review of efficacy, complications, and patient satisfaction.

Giorgino R, Cornacchini J, Sillmann YM, et al.

Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research 2025; (20(1)):415 doi:10.1186/s13018-025-05808-x.

Proximal femoral focal deficiency/congenital femoral deficiency: a proposal for a new classification.

Hosny GA, Elsheikh AA

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B 2025; (34(4)):362-366 doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000001241.

French experience in the management of fibular hemimelia: Radiographic and functional outcomes.

Couvreur A, Cordonnier T, Bard T, et al.

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR 2025; (111(5)):104309 doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2025.104309.

Comprehensive surgical and reconstructive management with in-depth complication analysis of giant pediatric sarcomas: a two-center tertiary experience.

Bulut H, Kanay E, Kara AB, et al.

European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie 2025; (35(1)):404 doi:10.1007/s00590-025-04537-5.

Unilateral Ulnar Hemimelia with Humeroradial Synostosis and Oligodactyly: A Rare Congenital Limb Anomaly.

Lamghare P, Desai MS

Annals of African medicine 2025; doi:10.4103/aam.aam_266_25.

Efficacy and safety of limb lengthening in achondroplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hosny G, AbdElnaser A, Elashhab A, Saad H

International orthopaedics 2026; (50(4)):747-756 doi:10.1007/s00264-025-06720-z.

Femoral Distraction Osteogenesis in Fibular Hemimelia: Risks and Advantages Using Magnetically Driven Antegrade Intramedullary Lengthening Nails.

Frommer A, Porokhovnikov I, Gosheger G, et al.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2026; (34(7)):e994-e1003 doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-25-00642.

Recurrence of Ankle Deformity Following Reconstruction in Patients With Fibular Hemimelia and Dynamic Valgus.

Huser AJ, Nugraha HK, Miller KE, Paley D

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2026; (46(6)):e556-e563 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000003270.