Hi, my name is Mike. in December of 2016, after thirteen years my left hip replacement developed an infection and after several attempts (several hip surgeries) to get rid of the infection, my hip was removed with no hope of getting a new replacement. I was left with a leg that was 2.5 inches shorter than the right leg and my left foot angles out to the left at 45 degrees. Long story short, I can walk using a cane to get around and I wear an elevated shoe. if anyone would like more information, let me know.