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Leg Length Discrepancy
Samedy Srors, CPO, P&O Lecturer
Real different in skeletallengthMeasured from ASIS toMM
True Leg Length DiscrepancyApparent Leg LengthDiscrepancy
Different in appearance of thelegs, whereby one leg lookslonger or shorter thananother.Measured from Umbilicus toMM
No fixed deformities of the hip, kneeand spinePatient lies supine.Pelvis level and legs in line withtrunk
Right SideT = 85 cmA = 90 cmLeft SideT = 82 cmA = 87 cm
Difference
T = 85 cm - 82 cm = 3 cmA = 90 cm - 87 cm = 3 cm
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