Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Complete physeal arrest, left proximal femur
Serious
ICD-10: M89.152 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: बायीं टांग छोटी · தமிழ்: இடது கால் குறுகியது · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎಡ ಕಾಲು ಚಿಕ್ಕದಾಗಿರುವುದು · తెలుగు: ఎడమ కాలు పొట్టిగా ఉండటం · বাংলা: বাম পা ছোট · मराठी: डावा पाय लहान · ગુજરાતી: ડાબો પગ નાનો
About this condition
This condition happens when the growth plate at the top of the left thigh bone stops growing too early, often from childhood injury, infection, or metabolic bone conditions. The left leg becomes shorter than the right, resulting in limping and potential back or joint pain. Orthopedic treatment may involve surgery to equalize leg lengths.
Common symptoms
shortened left leg
limping
uneven leg length
difficulty walking
hip pain
knee pain on left side
When to see a doctor: immediately, requires orthopedic specialist evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | बायीं टांग छोटी · लंगड़ाना · असमान पैर की लंबाई · चलने में कठिनाई |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இடது கால் குறுகியது · நடப்பதில் சிரமம் · சமமற்ற கால் நீளம் · இடது இடுப்பு வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎಡ ಕಾಲು ಚಿಕ್ಕದಾಗಿರುವುದು · ಕುಂಟುತನ · ಅಸಮಾನ ಕಾಲಿನ ಉದ್ದ · ನಡೆಯಲು ತೊಂದರೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎడమ కాలు పొట్టిగా ఉండటం · కుంటుపడటం · అసమాన కాలు పొడవు · నడవడంలో ఇబ్బంది |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | বাম পা ছোট · খোঁড়ানো · অসমান পায়ের দৈর্ঘ্য · হাঁটতে অসুবিধা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डावा पाय लहान · लंगडेपणा · असमान पायांची लांबी · चालण्यात अडचण |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ડાબો પગ નાનો · લંગડાવું · અસમાન પગની લંબાઈ · ચાલવામાં મુશ્કેલી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Complete physeal arrest, left proximal femur?
shortened left leg, limping, uneven leg length, difficulty walking, hip pain, knee pain on left side.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately, requires orthopedic specialist evaluation
Is Complete physeal arrest, left proximal femur common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Complete physeal arrest, left proximal femur?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately, requires orthopedic specialist evaluation.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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