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Leg length difference results in weakness, tendonitis
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 21, 2025 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
redbeets,
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-uneven-leg-length-after-hip-replacement-surgery/
The 1cm difference would change the dynamics of the spine over two years.
Uneven leg length often a result of scoliosis because of changes in the SI joint (maybe partially cause of the groin pain), can also advance scoliosis. I think you are right that the changes in skeletal structure limit the amount of help physical therapy can provide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch This is a video explanation of the changes to the left hip that could make your legs even.
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Thanks for your comments. I appreciate your willing ness to share similar situations. I do not need surgery on the other side--although it was mentioned that it could be resolved that way. I have also seen and had this explanation about measurement. It becomed an exercise in the surgeon explaining his approach. This is not meant as criticism just wanting to admit differences and how to resolve them 1 size does not ever fit all! It appears the orthopedic PT world does not realize that muscle memory formed over 75 years does not change that easily. Also mentioned to me was that there may be "too much" in the groin area creating part of the problem.
Have you heard of removing or "rearranging" tissue from that area?