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My sister has one leg shorter than her other discovered months ago what's the best way to treat this could it be the root of her knee problems shes 16?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Use a lift in or on the shoe. Have an orthopedist or podiatrist decide which one to use and what height it should be.

Answered 3/15/2020

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A member asked:

My sister has one leg shorter than her other discovered months ago what's the best way to treat this could it be the root of her knee problems shes 16?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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