Leg-Length Discrepancy, Functional Scoliosis, and Low Back P... : JBJS Reviews Leg-Length
Discrepancy, Functional Scoliosis, and Low Back Pain : JBJS Reviews JBJS Journal Case …

Controversy still exists as to the clinical significance of leg length discrepancy (LLD) in spite
of the fact that further evidence has been emerging regarding the relationship between …

Background and Purpose Although the relevance of understanding spinal kinematics during
functional activities in patients with complex spinal deformities is undisputed among …

Understanding the effects of leg length discrepancy (LLD) on the biomechanics of gait and
determining as to what extent of LLD alters gait is essential. A total of 91 biomechanical data …

Introduction Orthopedic walking boots have been widely used in place of traditional
fiberglass casts for a variety of orthopedic injuries and post-surgical interventions. These …

Background Mild leg length discrepancy increases biomechanical asymmetry during gait,
which leads to low-back pain. Orthotic insoles with a directly integrated heel lift were used to …

Background Sacral slanting is a frequent unique phenomenon in patients with adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and may be important for selecting the distal fusion level. However …

To achieve optimal results after fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), radiographic
parameters must be aligned with motion and performance. The effects of fusion on balance …

Background Leg length inequalities are a frequent condition in every population. It is
common clinical practice to consider LLIs of 2 cm and more as relevant and to treat those …

Purpose The application of the anatomical parameters of the contralateral hip joint to guide
the preoperative template of the affected side relies on the bilateral hip symmetry. We …