Leg length discrepancy before total knee arthroplasty is associated with increased complications and earlier time to revision

Leg length discrepancy before total knee arthroplasty is associated with increased complications and earlier time to revision

Abstract Introduction Leg length discrepancy (LLD) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common complaint, leading to decreased patient satisfaction. However, the effect of LLD diagnosis prior to TKA on outcomes and complications is not well defined. Thus, this study aimed to assess the effec...

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Main Authors: Kevin L. Mekkawy, Ty Davis, Philip A. Sakalian, Alejandro E. Pino, Arturo Corces, Martin W. Roche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Arthroplasty
Subjects:
Leg length discrepancy
Total knee arthroplasty
Complications
Outcomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-023-00221-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-023-00221-3

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