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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2023

Does the use of intraoperative measurement reduce limb length discrepancies after total hip arthroplasty?

Junzhe Wu, Xunrong Zhuang, Chaohui Lin, Lijiang He, Rongmou Zhang

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Junzhe WuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, China.
Xunrong ZhuangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, China.
Chaohui LinDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, China.
Lijiang HeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, China.
Rongmou ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, China. doctorzrm@fjmu.edu.cn.

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Doctor Nursery Project of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University BS202314Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, China 2020J01235
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purposePostoperative limb length discrepancy (LLD) is a common complication of total hip arthroplasty, and several methods exist to prevent LLD, but each has its benefits and drawbacks. The study investigates the application of intraoperative lower limb length measurement in preventing postoperative LLD.

methodsThis study retrospectively analyzed 70 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty from October 2018 to July 2022. The length of the lower limb on the operated side was measured intraoperatively using a sterilized paper ruler after the fitting of the trial mould and compared with the healthy side. Then the prosthesis size, depth and neck length were adjusted accordingly.

resultsThe absolute value of postoperative LLD was found to be 6.68 ± 4.48 mm, of which 53 cases (75.7%) were less than or equal to 10 mm, while 30 patients (42.9%) were less than or equal to 5 mm.

conclusionThe use of intraoperative measurement is effective in reducing LLD after total hip arthroplasty.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, HipHumansLeg Length InequalityLower ExtremityPostoperative PeriodRetrospective StudiesCalcar femoraleLimb length discrepancyLower extremity lengthRetrospective studyTotal hip arthroplasty

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