Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	109885
Country	United States

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Prior leg length discrepancy in total hip arthroplasty patients causes greater implant complications and faster time to revision
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Hugo C Rodriguez, Kevin L Mekkawy, Brandon D Rust, Thomas O Yergler, Arturo Corces, Martin W Roche and Ashim Gupta
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Corresponding Author	Ashim Gupta, PhD, President, Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine, Future Biologics, 2505 Newpoint Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, United States. ashim6786@gmail.com
Key Words	Leg length discrepancy; Total hip arthroplasty; Implant complications; Time to revision; Fall risk; Length of stay; Readmission; Outcomes
Core Tip	Leg length discrepancy (LLD) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a routine complaint, resulting in decreased patient satisfaction. Yet, the consequence of LLD before THA on outcomes and complications is not well defined. Here, we assessed the effect of prior LLD on rates of falls, implant complications, length of stay, readmissions, and implant survival following THA. Patients undergoing THA with LLD exhibited markedly elevated rates of falls, increased odds of prosthetic complications, prolonged hospitalization, and earlier revision timelines. Considering these implications, assessing limb length before surgery becomes crucial to enhance surgical planning and perioperative management, thereby mitigating associated risks.
Citation	Rodriguez HC, Mekkawy KL, Rust BD, Yergler TO, Corces A, Roche MW, Gupta A. Prior leg length discrepancy in total hip arthroplasty patients causes greater implant complications and faster time to revision. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2025-05-26 13:09
Peer-Review Started	2025-05-26 13:09
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Return for Revision	2025-05-30 03:29
Revised	2025-06-11 04:43
Second Decision	2025-07-18 02:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-18 07:22
Articles in Press	2025-07-18 07:22
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