Clinical Examination - Limb Length Discrepancy

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This video titled "Making Learning Orthomatic" by Harry Benjamin-Laing covers leg length discrepancy, beginning with an introduction to the OrthoM8 series. It highlights the distinction between true and apparent leg length discrepancies, explaining that apparent leg length is measured from the xiphisternum to the medial malleoli, while true leg length measures from the anterior superior iliac spines to the medial malleoli. The causes of apparent discrepancies often relate to fixed deformities. To determine the true nature of the length discrepancy, the video discusses tests such as the Galeazi test for infants and the Weber-Barstow maneuver, focusing on whether the discrepancy stems from the tibia or femur. Further differentiation is made based on the location of any femoral issues, with specific common causes identified for discrepancies above or below the greater trochanter. Visual aids like Bryant's triangle and Nelaton's line are referenced for assessing shortening. The video concludes by inviting viewers to subscribe and like the content.

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