There are several potential causes of LLD in children, including:
Congenital conditions, such as hemihypertrophy or congenital limb deficiencies, where a child is born with a discrepancy. Infections, particularly those affecting the growth plates, which can stunt growth in one limb. Trauma or injury to the growth plate, which can lead to premature closure or increased growth if the injury stimulates the growth plate. Neurological disorders that cause muscle imbalance, leading to differences in limb growth. Tumors that affect the bone or growth plate, potentially altering limb length.
