
Lower Limb Length Discrepancy - OrthoInfo - AAOS
A lower limb length discrepancy is a difference between the lengths of the legs. A difference in leg length usually becomes obvious to parents as their child begins to crawl and walk. A lower limb length …
Leg Length Discrepancy - Physiopedia
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) or anisomelia, is defined as a condition in which the paired lower extremity limbs have a noticeably unequal length. Leg length discrepancy (LLD) has been a controversial issue …
Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) - Pediatrics - Orthobullets
May 31, 2025 · Leg Length Discrepancy is a common condition that may be caused by a congenital defect, disruption of the physis, or a paralytic disorder and presents with limb length asymmetry of …
Unequal leg length - Wikipedia
Unequal leg length (also termed leg length inequality, LLI or leg length discrepancy, LLD) is often a disabling condition where the legs are either different lengths (structurally), or appear to be different …
Limb-length discrepancy - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Limb-length discrepancy is a difference in size between the length of both arms or both legs. Small differences in limb length are common. In fact, as many as a third of the population may have a 1 cm …
Limb Length Discrepancy | Fact Sheets | Yale Medicine
Limb length discrepancy, also called limb length inequality, is a condition in which an individual's arms are legs are of unequal lengths.
Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD) - Nationwide Children's Hospital
A limb length discrepancy (LLD) is when one arm or leg is longer than the other arm or leg. A difference in leg lengths is more likely to be noticed and to affect activities of daily living.
Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD) - International Center for Limb Lengthening
A Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD) occurs when one limb is a different length than its opposing limb.
Leg Length Discrepancy: Anisomelia Causes & Treatments - HSS
Aug 29, 2022 · A leg length discrepancy of less than 10 mm is often well tolerated and rarely requires surgical treatment. Having a 10-mm or greater difference in leg length creates an asymmetry in the …
Leg-Length Discrepancy - Orthopaedic Manipulation
Aug 8, 2025 · Discover everything about leg-length discrepancy — from causes, symptoms, and risk factors to effective diagnosis and treatment options, including surgical and non-surgical interventions …