Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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SHR Neuro Krebs Kardio Lipid Stoffw Microb
Smolle, MA; Fischerauer, SF; Maier, M; Reinbacher, P; Friesenbichler, J; Ruckenstuhl, P; Grandesso, M; Leithner, A; Maurer-Ertl, W.
Leg length measures appear inaccurate in the early phase following total hip arthroplasty.
Sci Rep. 2021; 11(1): 23262
Doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-02684-3
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Fischerauer Stefan Franz
- Smolle Maria Anna
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Friesenbichler Jörg
- Leithner Andreas
- Maier Michael
- Maurer-Ertl Werner
- Reinbacher Patrick
- Ruckenstuhl Paul
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- The aims of this study were to (1) assess reliability of leg length discrepancy (LLD) measurements at different anatomical landmarks, (2) longitudinally investigate LLD in patients within the first year following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and to (3) correlate changes in LLD with functional outcome. Ninety-nine patients with short stem THA (53.3% males, mean age: 61.0 ± 8.1 years) were prospectively included. Upright pelvic anteroposterior (a.p.) radiographs taken at 6 timepoints (preoperatively, discharge, 6, 12, 24, 52 weeks postoperatively) were used to assess LLD at 5 anatomical landmarks (iliac crest, upper sacroiliac joint, lower sacroiliac joint, tear drop figure, greater trochanter). WOMAC and Harris Hip Score (HHS) were obtained preoperatively and at 6 and 52 weeks. LLD measures significantly increased in the initial phase following THA, from discharge to 6 weeks postoperatively and remained constant thereafter. Documentation of LLDs is dependent on measurement site: LLDs varied significantly between trochanter and iliac crest to tear drop figure (p < 0.001). Functional assessments did not correlate with the occurrence of LLDs [WOMAC (p = 0.252); HHS (p = 0.798)]. Radiographic assessment of LLD following THA may not be performed early postoperatively, as measurements appear to inaccurately reflect actual LLDs at this time, potentially due incomplete leg extension and/or inhibited weight-bearing.