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About 3-1/2 years ago I had a hip replacement followed by a broken femur which left one of my legs about 2 inches shorter than the other leg. I was told to get lifts for my shoes. I limped for 3 years which gave me back problems amongst other problems. Last fall I was in the Ortho's office getting some injections from the PA. While there I was complaining about my shorter leg length. When I returned the next week the PA told me they could make my leg longer. I thought he was joking. He was not joking and went on to explain how it is done. Last December I had my leg made longer. It sure beats shoe lifts, limping, etc. It was the best thing I could have had done. I now move normal with NO limp and feel so much better.
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Hi! How were they able to do that? I had 4 hip surgeries. One leg is an inch shorter. I bought the ugly lift shoes. Had to almost sell a kidney which I don’t have to buy them. I had my last surgery in March. I’m still in s wheelchair can’t walk barely able to stand. I am a dialysis patient so they told me I have weak bones because of it. I start outside PT next week. I take vitamin D and calcium. I’m hoping PT will help me walk again. Every time I lift from my wheelchair to transfer to the walker I feel like I have weights on my hips. My legs barely move. I’m so weak. I just want to walk again. Even if it’s just with the walker.