Hi friends, my foot turns sharply outward because the infection damaged the muscles that would keep it turned upward. Wouldn't make a difference if I exercised them. I find it hurts other parts of my leg for it to just turn fully outward like that so I use a wedge and some pillows to prop it up.

I just learned that I know have an infection in my other hip and my surgeon and infectious disease Drs are recommending that I have a Girdlestone on the only remaining hip. That means I will have NO HIPS. I'm terrified. This infection business is no joke. I feel like these damn little organisms are really trying to kill me! Have you heard of anyone who has no hips? I'd really like to talk to them right now. Thanks for listening. 😟

Hello Lauri....I'm sorry to hear that you have joined the "Girdlestone" club. It's definitely life altering, but over time, you learn to accept it and live with it. My feet both turn out a little, but more so on the left (affected side). I've always had more of a duck foot walk my entire life I think. I was put in a special boot after surgery to keep my foot/leg from rolling out while in bed. I probably used that for about 8 weeks at night. I think without it, my foot may have turned out more. It's been 2 years since surgery and I feel it is not as bad as in the beginning. I also lost my Vastus Lateralis, Iliotibial Band and part of my gluteal muscle on that side due to necrosis so that leg has a mind of it's own sometimes!!! That's great that you and your husband belong to a gym where you can get some water therapy. Keep me posted how you're doing and if you want to be Facebook friends and private message me that way, I'm fine with that. I only check emails once or twice a week. Take care and I'll be praying for you too!!! Cindy