People with leg length discrepancy, when one leg is longer than the other, usually have a waddling-type gait where the hips seem to move up and down during walking as the body tries to compensate for the inequality.
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Symptoms of Leg Length Discrepancy |
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In addition to the distinctive walk of a person with leg length discrepancy, over time, other deformities may be noted, which help compensate for the condition:
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Causes of Leg Length Discrepancy |
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There are many causes of leg length discrepancy.
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Relieve and Prevent Leg Length Discrepancy |
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The object of treatment for leg length discrepancy is to level the pelvis and equalize the length of the two limbs. Inequalities of 2-2.5 centimeters can be handled with the following:
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