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Leg Length Inequality MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Leg Length Inequality
Tree Number(s)
C05.116.099.655
C23.300.808
Unique ID
D007870
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007870
Annotation
correction of inequality: coord IM with BONE LENGTHENING (IM) or specifically ILIZAROV TECHNIQUE (IM) if pertinent
Scope Note
A condition in which one of a pair of legs fails to grow as long as the other, which could result from injury or surgery.
NLM Classification #
WE 850
See Also
Bone Lengthening
Public MeSH Note
72; LEG LENGTHENING was heading 1967-71
Online Note
use LEG LENGTH INEQUALITY to search LEG LENGTHENING 1966-71 (as Prov 1966)
History Note
72; LEG LENGTHENING was heading 1964-71 (Prov 1964-66)
Date Established
1972/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/11/03
Leg Length Inequality Preferred
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