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What can be done for a leg length discrepancy?

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Leg discrepancy: If it is significantly short, there are staged surgical procedures that can lengthen it. Otherwise, putting a heel lift on the short leg will level your pelvis and assist with walking normally.

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Answered 11/8/2014

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