Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty

Charles R Clark; Herbert D Huddleston; Eugene P Schoch III; Bert J Thomas

doi:10.5435/00124635-200601000-00007

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Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty

Charles R Clark, Herbert D Huddleston, Eugene P Schoch III and Bert J Thomas

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vol.14(1), pp.38-45

01/2006

DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200601000-00007

PMID: 16394166

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Abstract

Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty can pose a substantial problem for the orthopaedic surgeon. Such discrepancy has been associated with complications including nerve palsy, low back pain, and abnormal gait. Careful preoperative measurement and assessment, as well as preoperative and postoperative patient education, are important factors in achieving an acceptable result. However, after total hip arthroplasty, equal leg length should not be guaranteed. Rather, the patient should be given a realistic assessment of what can reasonably be expected.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - methods

Informed Consent

Humans

Trauma, Nervous System - etiology

Leg Length Inequality - etiology

Leg Length Inequality - therapy

Leg Length Inequality - diagnosis

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - adverse effects

Patient Education as Topic

Details

Title: Subtitle: Leg-length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty
Creators: Charles R Clark - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Herbert D Huddleston
Eugene P Schoch III
Bert J Thomas
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vol.14(1), pp.38-45
Publisher: United States
DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200601000-00007
PMID: 16394166
ISSN: 1067-151X
eISSN: 1940-5480
Language: English
Date published: 01/2006
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9984040239602771

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