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Can leg length discrepancy cause or worsen scoliosis?
/0 Comments/in News, Scoliosis in depth /by Utenza EditorLeg length discrepancy (LLD) is a common orthopaedic condition among children and adults, with a prevalence of 90% in the general population and 40% among athletes. LLD occurs when the lower limbs are of unequal length; the discrepancy is typically less than 10 mm and asymptomatic.Individuals easily compensate for it through small adaptations of which […]