Question

The athlete's leg length has been measured to further complete this evaluation. Assessment of leg length reveals:

• 5 mm (0.2 in) difference in true/anatomical leg length measurements
• 15 mm (0.59 in) difference in apparent/functional leg length measurements
Which of the following findings are CORRECT interpretations of the measurements?
Choose all that apply.
a. Functional leg length difference is negative
b. Functional leg length difference is positive
c. The athlete has tightness and/or weakness of muscles or joint structure
d. The left leg length measurement is longer.
e. The right leg length measurement is longer
f. There is possible disruption to the growth plate
g. True leg length difference is negative
h. True leg length difference is positive

Answer 1

The athlete's leg length measurements reveal a difference in true and functional leg length. The correct interpretations are: functional leg length difference is positive, the left leg length measurement is longer, and there is a possible disruption to the growth plate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The measurements provided indicate a difference in leg length for the athlete. The true/anatomical leg length refers to the actual length of each leg, while the functional leg length refers to the perceived or apparent difference in leg length due to factors like muscle tightness or weakness.

Based on the measurements, the correct interpretations are:

1. Functional leg length difference is positive (Option b)
2. The left leg length measurement is longer (Option d)
3. There is possible disruption to the growth plate (Option g)