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. 2006 Jan;14(1):38-45.
doi: 10.5435/00124635-200601000-00007.

Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty

Charles R Clark  1 , Herbert D Huddleston, Eugene P Schoch 3rd, Bert J Thomas
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Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty

Charles R Clark et al. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2006 Jan.

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  • J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2006 May;14(5):35A

Abstract

Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty can pose a substantial problem for the orthopaedic surgeon. Such discrepancy has been associated with complications including nerve palsy, low back pain, and abnormal gait. Careful preoperative measurement and assessment, as well as preoperative and postoperative patient education, are important factors in achieving an acceptable result. However, after total hip arthroplasty, equal leg length should not be guaranteed. Rather, the patient should be given a realistic assessment of what can reasonably be expected.

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