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Infant Having One Leg Longer And Thicker At Femur Area Than The Other. Treatment Advise?

Hi, my baby is twin 1 boy with 4 months old he is 7 months delivery I noticed he has left leg at femur area is thicker than right leg and slightly longer Kindly advise
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I do not think any advice can be given from look as it can be either a bone or a muscle issue. I would suggest you to get X ray of him and show it to orthoapedic surgeon. No need to rush though as it is not an emergency.
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Infant Having One Leg Longer And Thicker At Femur Area Than The Other. Treatment Advise?

I do not think any advice can be given from look as it can be either a bone or a muscle issue. I would suggest you to get X ray of him and show it to orthoapedic surgeon. No need to rush though as it is not an emergency.