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What type of doctor can i talk to about short legs?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Pediatric ortho: For kids the answer is absolutely a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon....For adults, a peds ortho is probably still not a bad idea since they use some of the same techniques for leg lengthening. They are also best at telling you why you have short legs.

Answered 3/26/2013

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