Leg Length Discrepancy is a common condition that may be caused by a congenital defect, disruption of the physis, or a paralytic disorder and presents with limb length asymmetry of varying magnitude.
Diagnosis is made with block testing and radiographic scanography. CT studies can be used to calculate LLD in the presence of contractures.
Treatment is observation with or without shoe lifts for differences less than 2 cm at skeletal maturity.
Surgical intervention is indicated for differences more than 2 cm, with different techniques depending on the discrepancy magnitude and remaining skeletal growth.
Dr Vivek Allahbadia
PD Hinduja Hospital
Khar Division
Mumbai, India.
Tel: 02261746660
email - orthopod4u@hotmail.com
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