One leg is 1/8" shorter than the other

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I thought putting a foot pad in the shorter leg shoe would be a logical thing to do. My orthopedic surgeon thought this was good, but a physical therapist though this was wrong, and wouldn't do it unless there is at least a 5/8" difference. I don't have any pain or problems walking with or without the foot pad. I am wondering what the correct thing to do is.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician 40 yrs exp Vadodara Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sushma Shah

General Physician 40 yrs exp Vadodara

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HELLO YOU CAN SPECIALLY ORDER TO SHOE SHOPE FOR 1/8"HIGH HEEL IN ONE LEG, NOT FEEL ANY DIFFERENCE AS MY BROTHER HAS SUCH PROBLEM AFTER A SEVER ACCIDENT. O.K, BYE.

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