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Is it possible to be born with 1 retroverted hip and 1 normal hip and if so, would the leg of retroverted hip feel shorter?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes/no: It is possible to be born with 1 retroverted hip and 1 normal hip. The retroverted hip wouldn't necessarily be shorter though. Retroversion should be diagnosable with examination and imaging studies.

Answered 6/18/2013

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