Definition
A condition in which there is a measurable difference in length between the two legs.
Aliases
leg length discrepancy, limb length discrepancy
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Sources
- Erverdi N, Motro M. Brief History of Distraction Osteogenesis. Springer, 2015.Public sourceAccessed 2026-02-19
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- Mahboubian S, et al. Ilizarov principles of deformity correction. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2010;92(2):101-105. PMC3025247Public sourceAccessed 2026-02-19
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