Methodological Errors in Documenting Leg Length and Leg Length Discrepancies

Eichler, J

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-66549-3_4

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“…According to a number of studies [10,6,26], the measurement method using a tape is commonly used, but subject to errors [5]. The results of the study by Beattie et al, show that the measured inequalities using a tape are valid only if two measurements are made for the same patient.…”

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A Comparative Analysis of Orthopedic Measuring Methods

Guica¹,

Trifan²,

Anton³

2012

Proceedings of the 23rd International DAAAM Symposium 2012

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Leg length inequality affects 65-70% of the population, therefore it is very important to use the appropriate methods for evaluating and measuring the discrepancies. This paper aims to analyze the existing measuring methods used by medical doctors in orthopedics and a new length measurement system, which belongs to the authors, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each method. A comparative analysis is described in order to assist the end-users in choosing the optimal measuring method for each patient, thus increasing the quality of life.

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A Comparative Analysis of Orthopedic Measuring Methods

Guica¹,

Trifan²,

Anton³

2012

Proceedings of the 23rd International DAAAM Symposium 2012

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“…Although the direct tape measurement techniques are the most commonly used clinical method of measuring anatomical leg length differences, they are considered by most researchers to be very inaccurate (Heilig, 1978;Giles and Taylor, 1981;Danbert, 1988;Blake & Ferguson, 1992;Smith, 1996) and may account for the poor utility in predicting patello-femoral pain in the present study. Eichler (1977) used 10 physicians and seven medical students to examine 25 participants. The testers recorded the values in writing and were asked not to communicate with each other.…”

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Are differences in leg length predictive of lateral patello‐femoral pain?

Carlson¹,

Wilkerson

2006

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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“…A number of techniques have been developed for determining leg length difference clinically, with varying reports of accuracy and reliability 20,22,23,24,25,26 . All measurement techniques fall into 1 of 2 general categories: direct or indirect 23 .…”

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