@article{MAKHILLRJMS20093511688,
    title = {Post-Stroke Lower Limb Length Discrepancy: A Complication in Patients with Hemiparesis},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {3},
    number = {5},
    pages = {175-178},
    year = {2009},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {rjmsci.2009.175.178},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=rjmsci.2009.175.178},
    author = {Fyne Stephen and},
    keywords = {Stroke complications,limb length discrepancy,range of motion,weight shift,late physiotherapy},
    abstract = {A stroke without prompt physiotherapy may result in contractures and/or other preventable complications, which may further affect functional ability. Asymmetric standing posture with weight transference to the non-paretic lower limb is peculiar with stroke patients. A secondary Limb-Length Discrepancy (LLD) in stroke has not been reported. The study looked if LLD could be a complication after stroke in physiotherapy neglected cases. Twelve stroke patients (2 Right, 10 left; 9 males, 3 females; mean age: 63.42±9.10 years) who presented late for physiotherapy participated in the study. Their length of stay before physiotherapy management ranges from 3-72 (mean 20.70±20.30) months. A true leg length measurement (from anterior superior iliac spine to the medial malleolus) bilaterally, revealed insignificant LLD (p>0.05), but when correlated with extension lag of the paretic knee joint showed significance (p<0.05). LLD could result as a post-stroke complication-a long term effect in physiotherapy neglected cases, from reduced ROM of the non-paretic limb. Early physiotherapy (with quadriceps muscle exercises) of stroke patients is advised. Further studies with more accurate and reliable measurements are recommended.}
    }