Limb Length Discrepancy
Limb length discrepancy (LLD) is a condition of unequal lengths of the femur, or tibia, or both.
Limb length discrepancy (LLD) is a condition of unequal lengths of the femur, or tibia, or both.
Limb length discrepancies can be present at birth or they can develop after a fracture or a traumatic injury.
Limb length discrepancies can also be caused from infections, tumors, and the result of chronic fractures, congenital abnormalities, malunions, or nonunions.1
If symptoms do not improve with other methods, your physician may suggest surgery. Surgical solutions for LLD may include:
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1. www.orthoinfo.aaos.org, see Limb Length Discrepancy