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Is it true that we have problems with hips if one leg longer than the other if so why?

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Yes: The serious problems could do that when you have hip dislcation after brith, that cause on leg to shoter than the normal side.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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