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Leg length discrepancy after hip relocat
On 2 july 2017 i met with an accident and my left hip bone was dislocated. on 3rd july doctor relocated my bone by using Alis method. Now its 13th week and there is no pain but there is bit of swelling near hip and i am walking without any support. But my left leg length(dislocated) is bigger than right leg (normal). Will my leg length discrepancy will be solved?? is my query
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Usually hip dislocation causes shortening of Lower limb rather lengthening..just consult an Orthopaedic Surgeon and get a xray of both hip joints.
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