Search for: [Abstract = "Introduction\: Leg length discrepancy \(LLD\) following total hip arthroplasty \(THA\) is a common problem and can result in a limp, lower back pain, nerve palsy, hip instability and general patient dissatisfaction. Aim of the study\: The aim of this study was to determine the influence of LLD on the clinical outcome in patients after THA. The correlation between methods of preoperative LLD measurements and subjective LLD was assessed. The correlation between the hip offset and LLD and clinical outcomes was also investigated. Material and methods\: 96 patients with unilateral osteoarthritis of the hip were prospectively studied before, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery. The block test was used for a clinical evaluation and the full leg\-lengths X\-ray was used for an anatomical evaluation of LLD. The functional results of THA were measured by the Oxford Hip Score \(OHS\) questionnaire, frequency of limping and gait tests\: Walking Speed \(WS\) and Timed Up and Go \(TUG\). Pain was measured by VAS scale. The Δ LLD index as the difference between postoperative and preoperative LLD was used to assess the correlation between the subjective and anatomical LLD. The coefficient of change in lower limb length \(WZDK\) measured as the quotient of Δ LLD \/ anatomical length of the affected limb before surgery was used to assess the correlation between the subjective and anatomical LLD. The hip offset was"]

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