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Paediatric Limb Length Discrepancies And Limb...

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Paediatric Limb Length Discrepancies And Limb Reconstruction

  • April 24, 2023
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Limb length discrepancy (LLD) in children occurs when one leg is shorter than the other. This condition can arise from various causes, which are broadly classified into congenital, developmental, and acquired factors:

1. *Congenital Causes*: 

*Congenital Limb Deficiencies*: Conditions like congenital femoral deficiency or fibular hemimelia. 

*Hemihypertrophy*: Overgrowth of one side of the body, which can lead to limb length differences.

2. *Developmental Causes*: 

*Growth Plate Injuries*: Trauma to the growth plates (epiphyses) can result in premature closure, affecting

limb growth. - *Infections*: Osteomyelitis or septic arthritis can damage growth plates, leading to discrepancies

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