Common "leg length discrepancy" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Leg Length Discrepancy

Leg length discrepancy or anisomelia is a condition where the lower leg is of unequal length. It can be due to trauma, fracture, degenerative disorders, infections, or cancer. Functionally it can be due to soft tissue shortening, joint contractions, or excessive ankle pronation. When the legs are not of equal length, the spin may bend towards the side of the smaller portion and increase the activity of muscles. Advising a shoe lift and physiotherapy can relieve the symptoms. However, surgical intervention is required when the difference between the leg is more significant.

All leg length-discrepancy Q&A

How to manage leg discrepancies and misalignments?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

Answered By

Sreenivasa Rao

Which side would show a disc bulge with a shorter left leg?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can have a bulging disc on the left.

Answered By

James F. Geiselman

One side of my hip joint is higher than the other. What can I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you need to do an x-ray. So that, we can get confirmation regarding the status of the hip joint.

Answered By

Shakti Mishra

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