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Yes I’ve had significant leg length difference. I have always worn a shoe with a lift but we had to increase it. It has been almost a year since last surgery where I was left without a hip. I’m doing very well though do need a walker. I might be able to advance to 2 canes. Still some limitations but wow after 8 years no more infections!
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I am so impressed by your journey.
You must be a fighter like myself. I made up my mind that I would research the possibility of walking without a walker snd there you were! How though is it possible that you didn't damage whatever is left in hip area, and my right leg is about 4 inches shorter so I would need an orthotic. Where do I get it and is it covered? I have medicare.
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I would see if the Lim Lab in Rochester can help you out. They have all sorts of creative solutions for medical issues related to mobility. My husband has struggled to walk after 4 foot and ankle reconstruction/fusing surgeries. He literally was walking on the SIDE of his foot at one point. They have helped him immensely. He had his doctor write a prescription for CUSTOM orthotics, both feet.
Besides the "routine" orthotics, I know there is something pending that might help a lot of people who have foot sores that won't heal, unusual custom braces, etc.