NORMAL AND ABNORMAL GROWTH AT THE UPPER END OF THE FEMUR

Abstract

1. A brief description is given of normal epiphysial growth of the human femur. 2. Some ways in which abnormality of the growth plates may affect the shape and length of the human femur are described. 3. The influence of the blood supply on growth is discussed with particular reference to the etiology and treatment of congenital coxa vara.