The Importance of Monitoring and Factors That May Influence Leg Length Difference in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

The Importance of Monitoring and Factors That May Influence Leg Length Difference in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

In unilateral Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), avascular necrosis (AVN), femoral or pelvic osteotomy, and residual dysplasia causing subluxation of the proximal femur may influence Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD). This can lead to gait compensation, pelvic obliquity, and spinal curvature. The...

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Main Authors: Rajiv M. Merchant, Jaap J. Tolk, Anouska A. Ayub, Deborah M. Eastwood, Aresh Hashemi-Nejad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
developmental dysplasia of the hip
limb length discrepancy
avascular necrosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/12/1945

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