ORTHOSES-LIMB LENGTH DISCREPANCY
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SUMMARY
1. Leg length discrepancies of less than 1⁄2 inch do not need correction.
2. The total discrepancy is never corrected. At most, 75% of the leg length discrepancy should be corrected.
3. The first 1⁄2 inch of the discrepancy can be managed with a heel pad. Additional correction requires the heel to be built up externally.
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.
