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Pediatric Orthopaedic Consultation for Concerning Leg Growth What is a Leg Length Discrepancy? Typically occurring in childhood, a leg length discrepancy is an orthopedic condition in which one leg grows a different length than the other. The severity and causes of this condition vary greatly and can often be connected to other orthopedic conditions. One important way of classifying leg length discrepancy is true leg length discrepancy and functional leg length discrepancy. In cases of functional leg length discrepancy, the legs are actually even in length but some other condition is causing the appearance of unevenness. With true leg length …
Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries
Why Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries Need to Be Diagnosed & Treated Many people work in demanding jobs where there’s a higher risk of injury to knees and elbows. You may have suffered an injury that you’re trying to ignore. You’re back at work, but the injury is lingering. It’s important to have cartilage tears and other work-related injuries properly diagnosed, so your physician can recommend a proper treatment plan. Treatment will help your injury to heal and prevent it from flaring up in the future. Plus, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation insurance while you recover. What is a Cartilage …
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These growth plates are crucial for bone growth and eventually close as skeletal maturity is reached. When a fracture happens at the growth plate, it can disrupt normal bone development and lead to complications like limb length discrepancies or angular deformities if not properly treated.
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