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PLease let me know if you have heard or seen this
My son had an annual x-ray as he does have possible flat feet.He was found to have LLD of only 6mm which is not a big issue.On the x-ray it was found that all 4 of his leg bones are different lengths.His left femur measures 23.5cm and left tibia measures 20.4cm.The total leg length measurement including the knee joint space is 44.9cm.
The right femur measures 24.7cm in length and the right tibia measures 19.9cm in length.The total right leg length measurement including the knee joint space is 45.5cm. There is a 6mm leg length discrepancy, shorter on the left.
No fractures or dislocations are seen.The epiphyses are well aligned and the joint spaces are preserved.
Please can you let us know if you have seen this before and what can be done about this. He does have pain only on the right leg and ankle and knee.He is having an veinous doppler done to see if any damage is done to the veins.
The right femur measures 24.7cm in length and the right tibia measures 19.9cm in length.The total right leg length measurement including the knee joint space is 45.5cm. There is a 6mm leg length discrepancy, shorter on the left.
No fractures or dislocations are seen.The epiphyses are well aligned and the joint spaces are preserved.
Please can you let us know if you have seen this before and what can be done about this. He does have pain only on the right leg and ankle and knee.He is having an veinous doppler done to see if any damage is done to the veins.
Thanks but have you seen anyone with different sized leg bones like his,That is the puzzling thing that all his drs cannot figure out,They all say that they haven't seen this.I was wondering if you have seen or heard of this.
His bone age in his hands are showing a growth of 2 years and 8 months and then other bones in his hands are showing 4 years and 6 months and he is only 3years and 5 months.
Like I said we are not concerned about the LLD.
His bone age in his hands are showing a growth of 2 years and 8 months and then other bones in his hands are showing 4 years and 6 months and he is only 3years and 5 months.
Like I said we are not concerned about the LLD.
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Hello!
If one of your son's legs is longer than the other leg, he has a common problem known as leg length discrepancy. In your son's case it is normal and do not worry.
A typical difference in leg length can be anywhere from 1 cm, which usually does not cause any problems, to more than 6 cms.
The greater the discrepancy, the more he has to compensate with his normal posture and gait (walking pattern) in day to day life, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as functional scoliosis, hip, knee and ankle problems but in his case it is absolutely fine.
Take care!
If one of your son's legs is longer than the other leg, he has a common problem known as leg length discrepancy. In your son's case it is normal and do not worry.
A typical difference in leg length can be anywhere from 1 cm, which usually does not cause any problems, to more than 6 cms.
The greater the discrepancy, the more he has to compensate with his normal posture and gait (walking pattern) in day to day life, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as functional scoliosis, hip, knee and ankle problems but in his case it is absolutely fine.
Take care!
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