[The elderly foot].

The aged foot suffers physiologic changes in form and structure to make it substantially more sensible for daily stress. Pathologic changes especially of the forefoot lead to stress-induced pain until final incapacity for stress. Special importance is due to a well-adapted clothing of the foot with a smooth-bedded sole of the foot.

[Elongation of the femur in congenital defect (author's transl)].

The various forms of congenital abnormality of the femur usually require combined conservative and operative procedures over a long period of time. Operative treatment depends essentially on the morphological findings. The literature is discussed.

[Congenital femoral defect (author's transl)].

The various forms of congenital femoral defect are discussed according to the classification by Blauth, basing on own observations made by the authors. Choice of therapy is mainly determined by the morphological findings, preference being given to long-time conservative therapy for the controlled promotion of growth. The article comments on the indication and performance of supplementary operative intervention.