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Is there a disease that causes someone to have short legs?
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Many: There are many. Bone dysplasias, dwarfisms and nutritional deficiencies are all potential causes. In order to give you a more specific answer, i would need more info. Please consult an orthopaedist if you are concerned.
Answered 1/1/2013
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