Ultrasound reveals why some patients feel a leg length difference after hip surgery

NCT ID NCT07431138

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at 68 adults who had a hip replacement at least a year ago. Researchers used a special ultrasound to measure stiffness in a thigh band (ITB) and compared it to actual and perceived leg length differences. The goal was to understand how tissue stiffness might affect how patients feel about their leg length after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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