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Leg Length Discrepancy

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    (English captions by Andrea Matsumoto from the University of Michigan)
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    Next assess for any leg length discrepancy.
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    To prevent loss of leg length due to pelvic
    rotation, ask the patient to raise the pelvis
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    off of table and reposition before fully extending
    legs.
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    You want to measure the distance between the
    ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine) and the
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    medial maleolus and compare the distance from
    one side to the other side.
Title:
Leg Length Discrepancy
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Video Language:
English
Duration:
0:35

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