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I have one leg shorter than the other if left one hurts? which one is shortest?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Leg length : The best way to tell is to stand barefoot and have someone put their hands on the top of your pelvis ( hips ) the lower hand is the shorter leg

Answered 8/25/2014

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