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Limb Length Discrepancy
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What is Limb Length Discrepancy?
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It is the unequal lengths of the lower limbs. May affect entire limb or a segment of the limb.
What causes Limb Length Discrepancy?
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Undergrowth of one limb due to malformation, previous infection or injury.
Overgrowth of one limb due to malformation, previous injury or an unknown cause (Idiopathic)
What are the symptoms?
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Standing posture of the lower limbs may not be symmetrical.
One side of the pelvis may be higher than the other.
There may be a secondary curvature of the spine with tilting of the shoulders.
Usually a painless condition.
Treatment options
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The underlying cause needs to be addressed.
The age of the child and predicted growth remaining needs to be considered.
If small difference in length, a shoe lift can be used for the shorter side.
Larger differences in length can be treated surgically by slowing the growth of the longer limb or lengthening the shorter limb.
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Dr Andrew Lim
Professor James Hui
Professor Lee Eng Hin
Dr Rishi Malhotra
Dr Sharon Tan
Dr Peter Lee
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