← Return to LLD post THA

Discussion

LLD post THA

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jan 4 10:23am | Replies (7)

Comment receiving replies
@ndreyer

5 surgeries!?!? Wow!
I am seeing a PT now and a 9 mm heel lift helps a little.
My old hip was really deteriorated, but this LLD is killing my back. What kind of therapy did you engage in? Were there lot's of core exercises?

Jump to this post


Replies to "5 surgeries!?!? Wow! I am seeing a PT now and a 9 mm heel lift helps..."

Lots of stretching, balancing, core exercises, walking - in water and on land. Also a lot of stretches and strength work for thighs, glutes, adductors and abductors.
The body will adjust - slowly. My pelvis is now more even too.
I'm not sure what the second surgeon meant about it being the surgeon's job to return you to normal - there is a limit to what adjustments can be made to the hip that will correct scoliosis. But a good chiro or PT may be able to help level your pelvis through adjustments and targeted exercises.
Here's another question - was your surgery done using an anterior or posterior approach? And, is it possible your other hip will need replacement?
Sue