What are the 3 types of leg length discrepancies?

What are the 3 types of leg length discrepancies?

There are three types of LLD: structural, functional and environmental. The structural or anatomic type is due to a difference in the actual length of the tibia or femur. This may be of congenital, post-trauma or post-surgery etiology as LLD commonly occurs following hip or knee replacement.

What is the ICD 10 code for leg length discrepancy?

M21.769
Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula M21. 769 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does the term unequal leg lengths mean?

Unequal leg length (also termed leg length inequality, LLI or leg length discrepancy, LLD) is where the legs are either different lengths or appear to be different lengths because of misalignment.

What is it called when you have different length legs?

Having one leg longer than the other is relatively common. The condition is known as leg length discrepancy. Some research indicates that 40–70% of people have some form of leg length discrepancy (LLD).

What is the ICD-10-CM code for leg length discrepancy left femur?

75. Unequal limb length (acquired), femur.

Is having one leg shorter than the other a disability?

The disability from LLI is generally associated with the long leg, but may be associated with the short leg depending on individual circumstances. The disability from LLI may be associated with resultant compensation mechanisms for LLI , such as pelvic tilt and scoliosis.

What does it mean to have unequal leg length?

A girl with a congenital, structural difference in leg lengths is walking in a clinic. Unequal leg length (also termed leg length inequality, LLI or leg length discrepancy, LLD) is where the legs are either different lengths or appear to be different lengths because of misalignment.

What are the different types of leg inequalities?

There are two main types of leg length inequalities: Structural differences are caused by the legs themselves being measurably different in length, usually due to differences in the length of the femur in the thigh or the tibia and fibula bones in the lower leg.

What causes a difference in leg length in adults?

This difference typically arises when bones are still growing. It may be an inherited trait or caused by trauma (such as breaking your leg as a child). In adults, unequal leg length can occur if you break a leg or undergo hip, knee or ankle surgery and end up with a shorter bone on one side.

What causes an asymmetrical posture with unequal leg length?

Asymmetrical posture can artificially shorten one leg. It can be caused by a fallen arch on one foot, knee flexion (osteoarthritis or post-surgery), a misaligned pelvis or scoliosis. Functional leg length discrepancy causes the same symptoms as structurally unequal legs. Good posture starts with your feet.