The use of limb lengthening for apparent leg length inequality can be considered. If a patient has significant foot or pelvic asymmetry, limb equalization techniques may be used to produce a level ...

Some people are born with one leg longer than the other. In other cases, injury or illness causes a discrepancy in leg length that may progress over time. This isn't necessarily something to worry ...

Femoral lengthening with an internal lengthening nail is a recent advance that allows for leg length equalization and deformity correction in a manner that mitigates many challenges associated with ...

Tallness has consistently been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. We investigated the association further by decomposing height into leg length and sitting height. Between December ...

The subject of leg length discrepancy comes up in the physical therapy clinic quite often and difference in leg length can occur due to fracture, damage to growth plates, as well as history of ...

Leg length inequality is common. Treatment objectives include obtaining leg length equality, producing a level pelvis, and improving function. Clinical assessment should include determination of a ...