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Leg length discrepancy.

Burke Gurney1

  • 1Division of Physical Therapy, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Health Sciences and Services, Boulevard 204, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5661, USA. bgurney@salud.unm.edu

Gait & Posture
|March 1, 2002
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Leg length discrepancy (LLD) impacts biomechanics and musculoskeletal health, but its exact role and the necessary magnitude for problems remain debated. This review consolidates research on LLD

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Biomechanics
  • Musculoskeletal Health
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is a controversial factor in musculoskeletal disorders.
  • LLD is linked to altered gait, posture, and increased risk of conditions like scoliosis, low back pain, and osteoarthritis.
  • Debate exists regarding the extent and magnitude of LLD causing these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of LLD classification and etiology.
  • To discuss measurement and treatment controversies.
  • To consolidate research on LLD's effects on posture, balance, gait, running, and pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
  • Analysis of studies on LLD's biomechanical and pathological implications.

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  • Consolidation of findings on LLD's role in various conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • LLD affects standing posture, balance, and gait mechanics.
    • Evidence links LLD to increased incidence of scoliosis, low back pain, hip/spine osteoarthritis, and stress fractures.
    • Magnitude and causality of LLD's impact are still debated.

    Conclusions:

    • LLD is a significant biomechanical factor with potential health implications.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the precise relationship between LLD magnitude and associated pathologies.
    • Generalizing treatment indications for specific populations requires careful consideration of evidence.