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Unequal leg length: understanding assessment
Three steps on apparent or true differences, measurement during assessment and monitoring growth. This is not a guide to self-measurement.
Different length or different position?
Pelvic tilt and limping can have several causes. Neither proves that one leg is shorter.
Compare the legs during assessment
The clinician compares the legs, observes walking and requests imaging when it is useful.
Growth also matters
Observation, a shoe lift or surgery depend on cause, symptoms and predicted difference. Do not select a lift from a photograph.
Illustrations and general information for families. They do not replace an individual medical assessment or instructions from the treating team.
Dr Daniele Priano — Paediatric orthopaedics
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