The Journal of Arthroplasty, POSTER #22| VOLUME 24, ISSUE 2, E67, FEBRUARY 01, 2009

Limb Lengthening is a Common Consequence of Total Knee Arthroplasty

Jason E. Lang, MD Jess H. Lonner, MD Richard D. Scott, MD James V. Bono, MD Stephen B. Murphy, MD David R. Whiddon, MD Aaron Salyapongse, MD Eric L. Smith, MD

Knee

While limb length discrepancy is a well-recognized complication following total hip arthroplasty, little is known about how limb length is affected by total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study is to investigate the frequency and characteristics of limb length changes that occur following TKA.

Link to article