The influence of leg length difference on clinical outcome after revision TKA

The Knee ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 424-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Mufty ◽  
H. Vandenneucker ◽  
J. Bellemans
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Length Difference ◽  
Leg Length Difference ◽  
Revision Tka

scholarly journals Pirogow’s Amputation: A Modification of the Operation Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
M. Bueschges ◽  
T. Muehlberger ◽  
K. L. Mauss ◽  
J. C. Bruck ◽  
C. Ottomann
Keyword(s):  
Kirschner Wire ◽  
Original Method ◽  
Patient Questionnaire ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Valuable Alternative ◽  
Length Difference ◽  
Operation Method ◽  
Postoperative Mobility ◽  
Leg Length Difference

Introduction. Pirogow’s amputation at the ankle presents a valuable alternative to lower leg amputation for patients with the corresponding indications. Although this method offers the ability to stay mobile without the use of a prosthesis, it is rarely performed. This paper proposes a modification regarding the operation method of the Pirogow amputation. The results of the modified operation method on ten patients were objectified 12 months after the operation using a patient questionnaire (Ankle Score).Material and Methods. We modified the original method by rotating the calcaneus. To fix the calcaneus to the tibia, Kirschner wire and a 3/0 spongiosa tension screw as well as a Fixateur externe were used.Results. 70% of those questioned who were amputated following the modified Pirogow method indicated an excellent or very good result in total points whereas in the control group (original Pirogow’s amputation) only 40% reported excellent or very good result. In addition, the level of pain experienced one year after the completed operation showed different results in favour of the group being operated with the modified way. Furthermore, patients in both groups showed differences in radiological results, postoperative leg length difference, and postoperative mobility.Conclusion. The modified Pirogow amputation presents a valuable alternative to the original amputation method for patients with the corresponding indications. The benefits are found in the significantly reduced pain, difference in reduced radiological complications, the increase in mobility without a prosthesis, and the reduction of postoperative leg length difference.

The effect of eliminating leg length difference on plantar foot pressure distribution in patients wearing forefoot offloading shoe

The Foot ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Ezequiel Palmanovich ◽  
Moshe Ayalon ◽  
David Ben Sira ◽  
Meir Nyska ◽  
Iftach Hetsroni
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Foot Pressure ◽  
Length Difference ◽  
Leg Length Difference

scholarly journals Postural adjustment in experimental leg length difference evaluated by means of thermal infrared imaging

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Abate ◽  
Luigi Di Carlo ◽  
Sandro Di Romualdo ◽  
Silvio Ionta ◽  
Antonio Ferretti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Thermal Infrared ◽  
Postural Adjustment ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Thermal Infrared Imaging ◽  
Length Difference ◽  
Leg Length Difference

The Effect of Imposed Leg Length Difference on Pelvic Bone Symmetry

Spine ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 368-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Cummings ◽  
J. P. Scholz ◽  
K. Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Bone ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Length Difference ◽  
Leg Length Difference
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