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Leg Length Inequality
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Definition
: A condition in which one of a pair of legs fails to grow as long as the other, which could result from injury or surgery.
correction of inequality: coord IM with BONE LENGTHENING (IM) or specifically ILIZAROV TECHNIQUE (IM) if pertinent
See Also
Bone Lengthening
Other names
Length Inequality, Leg; Length Inequalities, Leg; Leg Length Inequalities; Inequality, Leg Length; Inequalities, Leg Length