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Managing Limb Length Discrepancy by Maria Jurado Ruiz is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Limb length discrepancy (LLD) refers to unequal lengths of the lower limbs. LLD of over 2.5 cm can cause back, hip, and knee pain. LLD is classified as structural or functional based on whether the bone lengths are actually unequal. Evaluation involves history, exam using a block test, and imaging like scansograms. Growth prediction methods use skeletal age and multipliers to estimate LLD at skeletal maturity. Treatment aims to prevent complications and equalize limb lengths.
- Author
- Maria Jurado Ruiz
- Language
- EN