Leg length discrepancy in BCT?
Flat feet used to be a problem but not anymore because you can now use inserts to prevent damage to your feet. You need to talk to a recruiter about you legs not being the same length. I do not wish to discourage you but be prepared for it to be a big issue. You could be stationed over seas and not have access to your insert and cause injury to yourself. When you eventually deploy to Afghanistan you will not be able to get them unless you have them sent from home and it will take weeks to get a new pair. If you are allowed in you would need something in writing from the Doctor that issued them. You would need at least 3 in Basic Training one for your running shoes and one for each of the 2 sets of boots you are issued. I would recommend bring a 2-3 more for spares and possibly have your family send you another set of 3 half way through Basic. Contact a local Recruiter and set up an appointment, Bring any medical paper work that you have concerning this. DO NOT lie about it. Good Luck!
Can leg length discrepancy cause vertigo?
Hello! Due to a hip problem, my whole life my left leg has been about 2 inches shorter than my right leg. I never get motion sickness, but I have noticed that when I'm doing a lot of walking/running for longer than an hour or two I eventually get really dizzy and nauseated. It feels like what I think motion sickness would feel like, and laying down makes it better after a while. I'm not dehydrated so that's not it (I drink a lot of water, at least 8 big glasses a day). I can't find anything on the internet about this, but I imagine the uneven walking could have certain effects on the vestibular system, right?
What do people with leg length discrepancy of 1 to 3 inches do to fix their problem?
I had leg length discrepancy from a very young age, that maxed out at 2 inches before it was corrected with surgery. So I'll answer what I had done for that.Before my operation, I would always need the shoe for my shorter leg with a lift attached to the bottom. That made my shoe options limited, because not all shoes can have that height added. This doesn't fix the problem, but it does mitigate the effects leg length discrepancy can have on your gait (such as scoliosis, which I fortunately avoided because of this).Then I had a surgery at 11 years old that was all about timing. See, my surgery was about blowing out the growth plate for my longer leg’s tibia(my lower leg was more of what was longer) and clamping the growth plate for the longer leg’s femur to limit upper leg growth. It was about slowing growth of the longer leg so the shorter leg could catch up. This only works when there's still growth left, so doctors were carefully checking my bone development to see when would be the right time.This did leave me in crutches for several weeks and I had to completely retrain my knee to bend in physical therapy, but after that, not an issue.Now, because the surgery was largely successful, I don't have much leg length discrepancy - still some, but small enough it's considered acceptable. (In fact, a lot of people have leg length discrepancies less than half an inch).For those who don't get diagnosed with leg length discrepancy until it's too late to do that, and/or have too much of a discrepancy to be fixed by my procedure alone, they have to go through a more complicated process of lengthening the shorter leg or shortening the longer leg- much more involved of a process. This can involves essentially constantly breaking down the leg bone to force it to grow in the case of lengthening, which sounds quite a lot more unpleasant than my single knee surgery.Here's a medical paper for more technical details.Medscape Log In
Do i have scoliosis or leg length discrepancy or both or is it just a minor sideeffect from scoliosis im 19?
The first thing to address is the leg length discrepancy. Do you have a true leg length discrepancy (meaning the legs truly are a different length? or Do you have a hip misalignment (meaning your hip is being pulled up by some of your spinal muscles like Iliopsoas or Quadratus Lumborum) causing your legs to appear to be different lengths? Measurements can be taken by your physician (one method is mesure the length from the ASIS to the medial malleolus, there are others they will know). The gold standard in measuring leg length is a full leg CT scan but that is not often recommended due to the outrageous radiation dose. A couple of solutions that come to mind: 1. Chiropractors can help leg length discrepancy due to hip misalignment, its an easy adjustment. You don't need to "believe" just try it and it will work or not. Also if you have a hip misalignment your exercise routine, pilates, etc may help. 2. A simple heel lift that goes in the shoe of the affected leg can balance out your hips, allowing your spine to straighten out. Functional scoliosis means there is nothing wrong structurally (like a hemivertebra) with your spine. Your doctor can make a decision about the size of the lift based on the measurements on your xray. Too much or too little lift will be of no benefit at best and cause you more pain/problems at worst. I am not sure why they have not tried a lift first rather than a brace. Lifts are only about $6. Leveling out the pelvis may help with functional scoliosis because it is the foundation that everything else sits on. A heel lift is ideal for a true leg length discrepancy. If you have a functional hip misalignment though a heel lift may be just a help your symptoms but be advised you haven't yet tried to fix the problem (if its functional hip). 3. Your spine is still growing up until about 25 years of age. See a doctor that can help you (rather than put you off) now, get it taken care of while your spine is still maturing. 4. You could always try physical therapy for a functional hip issue, you sound like you do well with exercise.
Can you join the military with a leg length discrepancy (.5”) and one foot being slightly smaller than the other?
Can you join the military with a leg length discrepancy (.5”) and one foot being slightly smaller than the other?Apparently, because one of my feet are a size 10, while the other is 10 1/2. I served for more than 23 years.
Can I use a hip x-ray to determine the leg length discrepancy?
You asked: Can I use a hip x-ray to determine the leg length discrepancy?You then elaborate, I’m guessing, as to how this image was obtained. To me, the remainder of your information in your Comment section just confuses me.I am going to assume that what you mean by “a hip x-ray” is merely an X-radiographic image of ONE HIP, i.e. that you’re not referring to an X-ray device to acquire medical images.So permit me to inform you what IS necessary to determine whether there is a limb length discrepancy, in particular of the lower extremities.There is no way around this: both lower extremities must be imaged, effectively simultaneously, with each limb having, as best possible, the same orientation, i.e. the same degree of rotation about their respective longitudinal axes, and minimal, preferably no, flexion at both the hip and knee joints.There are two X-ray devices that I know of which can obtain such images: i. X-radiography tables, and ii. the “Scanogram” (aka “Topogram”) 2D projection technique built-in to all CT scanners. There are then two different ways for capturing the image: A. acquiring a set of contiguous or overlapping X-ray images from the acetabular domes of the pelvis done through the calcanei, and B. acquiring discontinuous images only through the hips, knees, and ankle. The actual linear measurements are then accomplished using either a metallic ruler on/in the X-ray table or the electronic measurement built-in to CT scanners and their respective tables.So, now that you the OP understand something of the necessary equipment and geometry needed to make such a determination possible, it should be evident to you that the answer to our original question is no.
Why does leg length discrepancy occur on children?
Leg length discrepancy is a common problem in children where there exists a measurable difference (1-6cm) between the lengths of each leg. While it usually does not cause any problems, its important to consider that the greater the discrepancy, the more a child must compensate his or her normal posture (functional scoliosis - shoulder may tilt toward shorter side) or adjust their walking pattern (gait abnormalities - limping, toe-walking, or rotation of the leg) in day to day life, which can gradually lead to hip, knee and/or ankle problems in adulthood.There are generally two kinds of leg length discrepancies:• Structural discrepancy: the thigh (femur) or shin (tibia) bone in one leg is shorter than the other leg. • Functional discrepancy: the leg lengths are equal, but anatomic asymmetry exists above the leg, which in turn disrupts the symmetry of the legs. Usually leg length discrepancy is congenital (present at birth), but may occur from a fracture along a growth plate, bone diseases (eg, osteomyelitis, bone tumors and their treatments, etc.), and neuromuscular problems such as cerebral palsy.The symptoms of a leg length discrepancy vary widely and are often related to the underlying problem causing the discrepancy and the alignment problems that result from it. Keep in mind that every child experiences symptoms of this condition differently. Its important to be seen by a licensed MD or DO that is completing or has completed a formal training program (residency) in pediatrics, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine or family medicine for a diagnosis. Be wary of chiropractors that order a ton of x-rays and insist that its necessary for the diagnosis. X-rays use radiation, which has harmful effects that can add up. It is best to avoid radiation when you can. Unnecessary x-rays are also expensive and can sometimes cost $200-$300. But I can save this soap-box topic for another day...
How tall can I be if I correct leg length discrepancy and anterior pelvic tilt?
Im 18 so im pretty much done growing. I was born with a leg length discrepancy Im 5,9 on my longer leg and 5,8 on my shorter leg. This also cause me to have antieror pelvic tilt. correcting this how tall can I be?
Which doctor should I visit regarding leg length discrepancy?
There are several surgical techniques that are deployed for leg extension. One needs to first make sure of the cause or previous surgery, anatomy of the bone and its health and see whether its a deformity that can be cured by physical therapy or needs procedures. Children with short stature have to be looked upon separately and the treatment could be different.