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Could wearing bad shoe damage knee, legs?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

It is possible: The shoes are worn out and causing you to walk with an abnormal gait, it could cause an abnormal wear and tear of certain joints.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 10/6/2015

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