Shortening of the endings
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Related diseases
Shortening of the endings occurs when a limb or joint segment becomes shorter due to bone deterioration, cartilage loss, or structural damage. This condition can cause functional impairments and asymmetry in limb length, affecting balance and mobility.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology