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Knee Revision surgery and leg length discrepancy

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 18, 2022 | Replies (2)

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I found this after a search:

"Generally speaking, the length of your leg is governed by the medial and lateral collateral ligaments – the MCL and LCL. These are the large strap-like ligaments that run down the inside and outside of the knee. As a knee replacement doesn’t affect those ligaments, leg length remains unchanged."

Here is the link, with more information.
https://yorkshirekneeclinic.com/could-having-a-knee-replacement-alter-leg-length/
FWIW, I had both knees replaced this year and haven't noticed a leg-length disparity. I did wonder about it before surgery but never asked. I suggest you confirm with your surgeon.

All the best,

Joe

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I had my right hip replaced 7 weeks ago and my right leg is definitely longer than my left. So much so that my PT suggested 1/4" lifts in my left shoe to start. My surgeon stated that my brain would eventually correct this problem, but so far lifts are helping.