Limb Length Discrepancy

​It is the unequal lengths of the lower limbs. May affect entire limb or a segment of the limb.

• Undergrowth of one limb due to malformation, previous infection or injury.
  
• Overgrowth of one limb due to malformation, previous injury or an unknown cause (Idiopathic)

• Standing posture of the lower limbs may not be symmetrical.
  
• One side of the pelvis may be higher than the other.
  
• There may be a secondary curvature of the spine with tilting of the shoulders.
  
• Usually a painless condition.

• The underlying cause needs to be addressed.
  
• The age of the child and predicted growth remaining needs to be considered.
  
• If small difference in length, a shoe lift can be used for the shorter side.
  
• Larger differences in length can be treated surgically by slowing the growth of the longer limb or lengthening the shorter limb.

• Dr Andrew Lim
• Professor James Hui
• Professor Lee Eng Hin
• Dr Rishi Malhotra
• Dr Sharon Tan
• Dr Peter Lee