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Limb length discrepancy
My brother's one leg is shorter than other and he faces problem in walking.. Is that can be cured with any treatment or je should get special shoes for that??
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Hi.., u need to consult a paediatric orthopedician.. he can suggest u whether any surgical option can lengthen the leg or else u have to go for special shoes ..
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It depends how much difference is there.
Shoe modification is one option.
Ilizarow orthopaedic surgey is other option.
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Sports Medicine Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Mumbai
there are surgical treatments and shoe raise. depends on the discrepancy and patients. see a good paediatric orthopaedic surgeon
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