Glossary term
LLD (Leg Length Discrepancy)
A measurable difference in length between the two legs.
Updated 2026-02-242 aliases3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A condition in which there is a measurable difference in length between the two legs.
Aliases
leg length discrepancy, limb length discrepancy
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
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- Ilizarov GA. The tension-stress effect on the genesis and growth of tissues: Part II. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1989;239:263-285. PMID: 2912628other_publicAccessed 2026-02-19
- Mahboubian S, et al. Ilizarov principles of deformity correction. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2010;92(2):101-105. PMC3025247other_publicAccessed 2026-02-19
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