Leg-Length Inequality and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Neil A. Segal, William Harvey, David T. Felson, Mei Yang, James C. Torner, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Michael C. Nevitt
Primary Institution: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Hypothesis
Is leg-length inequality a risk factor for greater trochanteric pain syndrome?
Conclusion
The study found no evidence to support an association between leg-length inequality and greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Supporting Evidence
- Leg-length inequality was present in 37 subjects with GTPS and in 163 subjects without GTPS.
- Female sex was significantly associated with the presence of GTPS.
- The study included a total of 1,482 subjects eligible for analysis.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether having legs of different lengths causes hip pain, but it found that it doesn't.
Methodology
A cross-sectional analysis was performed on subjects with hip pain, measuring leg length and assessing for greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Limitations
The study may not have had enough power to detect smaller differences.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 62.4 years, with 59.8% female participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.86
Confidence Interval
0.79 to 1.73
Statistical Significance
p=0.86
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