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What are the cause that can make one leg longer than other?
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Nature: Leg length difference is seen in congenital hip dysplasia (a problem of infancy), polio, scoliosis, congenital different sized left and right pelvis, femur or tibia, and the aftermath of serious fractures and of hip or knee joint replacement. These are the more common causes.
Answered 7/14/2013
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