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2218-5836 (online) |
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This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Orthopedics |
| Manuscript Type |
Letter to the Editor |
| Article Title |
When performing a total hip arthroplasty, it is essential to correct any pre-existing leg-length discrepancy during surgery
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Emerito Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan |
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| Corresponding Author |
Emerito Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, Madrid 28046, Spain. ecrmerchan@hotmail.com |
| Key Words |
Hip; Total hip arthroplasty; Leg-length discrepancy; Implant-related complications; Risk of revision |
| Core Tip |
Leg-length discrepancies (LLDs), often greater than 5-10 mm, may result in altered gait mechanics, low-back pain, or the perception of limb inequality. These issues can directly affect patient satisfaction and functional recovery. Several advanced methods have been developed to address LLD, including accelerometer-based portable navigation system, preoperative digital templating, robot-assisted surgery, the anatomical marker positioning method (shoulder-to-shoulder) and the artificial intelligence-based three-dimensional planning system. However, it is worth noting that no technique completely eliminates the possibility of post-surgical LLD. Complex deformities, intraoperative instability, and soft-tissue imbalances can still lead to measurable discrepancies, despite the utilization of advanced tools. |
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2026-01-09 09:47 |
| Citation |
Rodriguez-Merchan EC. When performing a total hip arthroplasty, it is essential to correct any pre-existing leg-length discrepancy during surgery. World J Orthop 2026; 17(1): 113277 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i1/113277.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i1.113277 |
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