Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD)
Types, Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Limb Length Discrepancy?
LLD can be observed by the naked eye. Some common symptoms include that may indicate towards LLD are:
- One leg may be longer than the other
- Problems in the posture of the individual
- Problems associated with walking
- Hyperextended knees observable in individual
- Pain in the back, hip, knee and/or ankle is common
What are the complications of Limb Length Discrepancy?
LLD may pose certain challenges to the individual, some of these complications are:
- Deformities due to tension to the soft tissue
- Pin tract infections
- Delayed union
- Nerve or artery damage
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References:
- Leg Length Discrepancy. OrthoBullets Available at:https://www.orthobullets.com/pediatrics/4045/leg-length-discrepancy-lld Accessed on June 8 2020.
- Limb Length Discrepancy. Nationwide Children.Org Available at:https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/limb-length-discrepancy-lld Accessed on June 8 2020.
- Limb Length Discrepancy. OrthoInfo. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/limb-length-discrepancy Accessed on June 8 2020.
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