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Living without hip joint after replacement has been removed permanent!
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Hi, I too have had a Girdlestone, a little over 1 year ago. You mention you were waiting for a shoe lift of 3 inches. Could you tell a little more about that process and where you went for that?
The first orthotics and prosthetics clinic we went to didn't know what to do with me because they had never encountered someone who had had a Girdlestone. There is about a 4 and 1/2 " difference in my leg lengths. That's a really tall shoe lift and my husband is afraid I'll turn my ankle on it..
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Hi there
I’m sorry to hear that you have the same issue. But with bits and pieces of information from others hopefully will make your new life a bit better.
We are getting a sturdy shoe that my husband had and the store say they cut a layer off the bottom. put in the lift and then glue back the bottom of the shoe.
I understand what you are saying about the height may be high.
I haven’t received it back yet so can’t address this.
My husband can’t put any weight on his leg yet so it something we will work toward.
We live in Vancouver Canada and are getting this from a shoe store that specializes in orthotics and health shoes. It is called Kintec.
Hopefully this may help you!
Good luck with your journey.
Are you able to walk yet?
Good luck!