Stricter correction of leg length discrepancy is required during total hip arthroplasty in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Stricter correction of leg length discrepancy is required during total hip arthroplasty in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Abstract Background Patients with ankylosing spondylitis often have fusions in the spine and sacroiliac joints, such that it is difficult to compensate for leg length discrepancy (LLD). Methods We retrospectively measured the LLD after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in 89 patients with ankylosing spon...

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Main Authors: Chae-Jin Im, Chan Young Lee, Jae Young Beom, Min-Gwang Kim, Taek-Rim Yoon, Kyung-Soon Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Ankylosing spondylitis
Coronal balance
Leg length discrepancy
Total hip arthroplasty
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06908-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06908-7

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