HIP FRACTURES-LIMB LENGTH INEQUALITY IMPACT
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SUMMARY
1. Altered gait: increased muscle activity & energy consumption.
2. Low back pain and degenerative disorders of the spine & scoliosis.
3. Altered biomechanics leading to increased stress on contralateral leg with increased risk of OA.
4. Increased risk of stress fractures of the tibia, metatarsals and femur (73% in the long leg).
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
