What are the symptoms of Limb Length Discrepancy?

LLD can be observed by the naked eye. Some common symptoms include that may indicate towards LLD are:

• One leg may be longer than the other
• Problems in the posture of the individual
• Problems associated with walking
• Hyperextended knees observable in individual
• Pain in the back, hip, knee and/or ankle is common

What are the complications of Limb Length Discrepancy?

LLD may pose certain challenges to the individual, some of these complications are:

• Deformities due to tension to the soft tissue
• Pin tract infections
• Delayed union
• Nerve or artery damage

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References:

• Leg Length Discrepancy. OrthoBullets Available at:https://www.orthobullets.com/pediatrics/4045/leg-length-discrepancy-lld Accessed on June 8 2020.
• Limb Length Discrepancy. Nationwide Children.Org Available at:https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/limb-length-discrepancy-lld Accessed on June 8 2020.
• Limb Length Discrepancy. OrthoInfo. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/limb-length-discrepancy Accessed on June 8 2020.

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