Leg length discrepancy assessment in total hip arthroplasty: is a pelvic radiograph sufficient?

Leg length discrepancy assessment in total hip arthroplasty: is a pelvic radiograph sufficient?

AimsLeg length discrepancy (LLD) is a common pre- and postoperative issue in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients. The conventional technique for measuring LLD has historically been on a non-weightbearing anteroposterior pelvic radiograph; however, this does not capture many potential sources of LL...

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Main Authors: Max Hardwick-Morris, Estelle Wigmore, Joshua Twiggs, Brad Miles, Christopher W. Jones, Piers J. Yates
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2022-12-01
Series:Bone & Joint Open
Subjects:
total hip arthroplasty
leg length discrepancy
LLD
EOS
pelvic radiograph
preoperative planning
Online Access:https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/10.1302/2633-1462.312.BJO-2022-0146.R1

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https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/10.1302/2633-1462.312.BJO-2022-0146.R1

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