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Sister is still growing and one leg is about 3/4 of an inch longer than the other. is she finally hitting a growth spurt?
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Evaluation needed: Leg length should be same as a child grows. Asymmetric growth should be promptly evaluated by a physician as the difference can worsen with time and growth.
Answered 3/26/2013
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