Limb Length Discrepancy
What is Limb Length Discrepancy? Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD), where one limb is a different length than its opposing limb, can be due to many causes. These are divided into three major groups: . Congenital (from birth) . Developmental (from a childhood disease or injury that slows or damages the growth plates), . Posttraumatic (from […]
Leg Lengthening Surgery Complications and Risks
Potential Risks and Complications Can you do Leg Lengthening Surgery Twice? Leg lengthening surgery helps correct significant leg length discrepancies, but it carries a number of risks, including: . Bone infection (osteomyelitis) . Poor bone healing . Bone growth restriction . Nerve damage . Injury to surrounding muscles and blood vessels . Excess bleeding . […]
Limb Length Discrepancy Symptoms
What are the symptoms of leg length discrepancy? Symptoms The effects of limb length discrepancy vary from patient to patient, depending on the cause and size of the difference. Patients who have differences of 3-1/2 to 4 percent of total leg length (about 4 cm or 1-2/3 inches in an average adult) may limp or […]