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Which group had an average age of thirteen years?
Which group had an average age of thirteen years?
What deformities were NOT found in the lower extremities of the patients?
What deformities were NOT found in the lower extremities of the patients?
Which discrepancy percentage was associated with more mechanical work by the long extremity?
Which discrepancy percentage was associated with more mechanical work by the long extremity?
What compensatory strategy was associated with a 5.5% or higher discrepancy?
What compensatory strategy was associated with a 5.5% or higher discrepancy?
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For discrepancies less than 3% in the long extremity, what was NOT associated?
For discrepancies less than 3% in the long extremity, what was NOT associated?
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What was found to have no correlation with the length discrepancies?
What was found to have no correlation with the length discrepancies?
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What is considered a significant limb length discrepancy?
What is considered a significant limb length discrepancy?
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What is one of the primary symptoms associated with limb length discrepancy?
What is one of the primary symptoms associated with limb length discrepancy?
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What is the most common compensation for a functional limb length discrepancy with excessive STJ pronation?
What is the most common compensation for a functional limb length discrepancy with excessive STJ pronation?
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In clinical examination, what is the variation to the direct measurement from ASIS to medial malleolus when joint contracture and bone torsion need to be accounted for?
In clinical examination, what is the variation to the direct measurement from ASIS to medial malleolus when joint contracture and bone torsion need to be accounted for?
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Why is it important to add a third reference point for accuracy in clinical examination when checking for limb length discrepancy?
Why is it important to add a third reference point for accuracy in clinical examination when checking for limb length discrepancy?
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What is the most common compensation for pelvic rotation with limb length discrepancy?
What is the most common compensation for pelvic rotation with limb length discrepancy?
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In the context of limb length discrepancy treatment, what warrants the need for corrective intervention?
In the context of limb length discrepancy treatment, what warrants the need for corrective intervention?
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What type of lift is typically used when the limb length discrepancy is 1 cm or more?
What type of lift is typically used when the limb length discrepancy is 1 cm or more?
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What is used to evaluate the gait of children with limb-length discrepancy in the provided text?
What is used to evaluate the gait of children with limb-length discrepancy in the provided text?
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If a limb-length discrepancy is functional due to increased pronation, what is the recommended corrective approach?
If a limb-length discrepancy is functional due to increased pronation, what is the recommended corrective approach?
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What percentage of discrepancy was associated with more mechanical work being performed by the long extremity?
What percentage of discrepancy was associated with more mechanical work being performed by the long extremity?
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What strategy was NOT associated with discrepancies of less than 3% of the length of the long extremity?
What strategy was NOT associated with discrepancies of less than 3% of the length of the long extremity?
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What was the average range in age of the boys and girls mentioned in the text?
What was the average range in age of the boys and girls mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following deformities was NOT found in the lower extremities of the patients?
Which of the following deformities was NOT found in the lower extremities of the patients?
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What discrepancy percentage was NOT correlated with any dependent kinematic or kinetic variables, including pelvic obliquity?
What discrepancy percentage was NOT correlated with any dependent kinematic or kinetic variables, including pelvic obliquity?
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Which compensatory strategy was manifested when a discrepancy of 5.5% or more was observed clinically?
Which compensatory strategy was manifested when a discrepancy of 5.5% or more was observed clinically?
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What is the main difference between structural limb length discrepancy (LLD) and functional LLD?
What is the main difference between structural limb length discrepancy (LLD) and functional LLD?
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In the context of limb length discrepancy, what is the purpose of adding a third reference point for accuracy in clinical examination?
In the context of limb length discrepancy, what is the purpose of adding a third reference point for accuracy in clinical examination?
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What symptom is specifically associated with sacroiliac joint pain due to pelvic tilt in limb length discrepancy?
What symptom is specifically associated with sacroiliac joint pain due to pelvic tilt in limb length discrepancy?
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Why does a fixed scoliosis not reduce with non-weight bearing (NWB) when present with limb length discrepancy?
Why does a fixed scoliosis not reduce with non-weight bearing (NWB) when present with limb length discrepancy?
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What is the most appropriate course of treatment for limb length discrepancy if induced by excessive supination?
What is the most appropriate course of treatment for limb length discrepancy if induced by excessive supination?
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What is the key factor that determines whether scoliosis is a primary pathology when present with limb length discrepancy?
What is the key factor that determines whether scoliosis is a primary pathology when present with limb length discrepancy?
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What is the significance of posterior pelvic rotation in the compensation of limb length discrepancy?
What is the significance of posterior pelvic rotation in the compensation of limb length discrepancy?
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When should a full-length lift be used in treating limb length discrepancy?
When should a full-length lift be used in treating limb length discrepancy?
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What is the purpose of using orthotics with a lift when treating a combined etiology of limb length discrepancy?
What is the purpose of using orthotics with a lift when treating a combined etiology of limb length discrepancy?
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What is the purpose of an EBM evaluation of gait in children with limb-length discrepancy mentioned in the provided text?
What is the purpose of an EBM evaluation of gait in children with limb-length discrepancy mentioned in the provided text?
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