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Is you hip replacement leg the same length now.? My hip doctor injured the leg he operated on. I have a have a 1/2 inch discrepancy. I have a limp now and back pain. I knew I might have a discrepancy but I didn't know that the doctor would damage leg by damaging the psoas muscles. I can't raise my leg now. I have a terrible time getting up if I sit on the floor.
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@ams & @twin52 After my final hip revision (bilateral hip s replacements, followed 5 years later by 3 bilateral revisions (2 on one leg, one on the other), I was left with a leg length discrepancy of 1/2 inch as well, resulting in a limp, turned in toes, knee and back pain. Color me unhappy!
My ortho surgeon sent me for rehabilitative PT at a center that looked at the whole picture, worked with my on gait training and strengthening, and finally a small lift on one of my orthotics.
Their first order was to replace my pre-surgery shoes with new ones that weren't worn in to my old walking patterns. It took months of work, on their part and mine, but now, almost 15 year later I walk pain-free. If I get too tired, I may toe-in, if I wear poor footwear, I limp, and if I slack on my stretching exercises, I invite my friend bursitis for a visit.
My legs still differ in length, but my body has adapted.
PS My psoas muscle was slightly damaged in one revision surgery, but time & therapy healed it.
Have you had PT other than the "standard" post-surgical protocol to help address the other issues?
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I'm so sorry you are dealing with these issues. Yes, one leg is now longer than the other. It causes lower back pain and maybe the plantar fasciitis that has developed. I plan to see a podiatrist to have shoe inserts that will correct the limp. Good luck seeking help.