Partial destruction of the distal femoral epiphysis as a consequence of osteomyelitis: regeneration after transplantation of a bone graft.

As a consequence of osteomyelitis in a newborn, a defect developed on the medial part of the distal bony epiphysis and metaphysis of the right femur, resulting in a 30 degree varus deformity. The iliac wing, with its attached apophysis, was transplanted to the defect in the medial condyle. This favorably influenced the ossification and growth disturbance and corrected the varus deformity.