Thank you for those kind comments. Lately I have been considering amputation to be rid of this short, painful leg in the hopes an artificial leg may allow me to get back to using a cane. I am currently researching amputations and prosthesis' available. Found a Amputee Forum so maybe they will be able to help. BTW, if you go to a surgeon for a problem don't be surprised if their "solution" is to pull out a knife! It's what they do. Best wishes.

Hi, Edith. I have a leg length discrepancy and have been considering a limb lengthening surgery to correct it, but the surgery and its long recovery period (likely not close to home if I do this at the Mayo Clinic) sound very intimidating. I am currently using increasing sized shoe lifts to get myself closer to even to combat all of the various pains that have come from the discrepancy. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your experience with this surgery and its recovery? I have been told it’s a lot more common in younger people, but that people in their fifties, sixties and even seventies have successfully had this done too. Thanks for any insight you are willing to share!