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A 14-month-old female child was brought to us by her parents with the complaint of progressive shortening of her right lower limb since birth. Born to non-consanguineous parents from a poor socioeconomic background, her birth and antenatal history were uneventful. Physical examination revealed no facial dysmorphism; however, her right thigh was short and bulky, and there were restrictions in hip, knee, and ankle movements. The pediatric evaluation showed normal growth and development. X-rays confirmed proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) of the right lower limb. After extensive parental counseling regarding the condition, potential interventions, and outcomes, the parents opted for prosthetic management due to concerns about surgical costs, risks, and cosmetic outcomes. A custom-made extension prosthesis was prepared for the limb and was fit. At a follow-up of one year, the child exhibited a normal gait pattern with stable hip, knee, and ankle motion, and the parents expressed satisfaction with the prosthetic management, preferring it over surgical intervention for the time being.

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