Clinical Trial: Role of Iliotibial Band Stiffness in Perceived Leg Length Discrepancy After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Postoperative Evaluation
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: The Role of Iliotibial Band Stiffness Assessed by Shear-Wave Elastography in Objective and Perceived Leg Length Discrepancy After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Brief Summary:
Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) may experience objective or perceived leg length discrepancy (LLD/PLLD), which can negatively affect gait, pelvic balance, and patient satisfaction.The iliotibial band (ITB) plays a critical role in lateral thigh tension transmission, and alterations in its stiffness may influence the perception of limb length discrepancy.Shear-wave elastography (SWE) is a noninvasive ultrasound-based technique that enables quantitative assessment of soft tissue stiffness.This…
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