Leg length after total hip replacement

Hi,

My Surgeon used a computer and x-ray to determine his final measurements for the hip replacement. I am 17 days post op and have never seen or felt a discrepancy.

Kristen

They always make a measured stenciled map from xray and on computer to march up,components best way for hip and leg length sometime there is a bit of a difference is due to the hip replacing missing tissue since usualy most THR are bone one bone. Usualy the opposite hip is warn down too. In my experience my hip needed a bone graft to repair the wear as a result the metal cup was added to the hip is such a way so the hip would not dislocate due to position from wear on the joint.an was a bit longer in length. Protecting the hip from dislocation for years is usually more important than matching leg length. See more info online.

unfortunately they don't always manage it! I was left with half inch difference and have to have an insole in my shoe now to correct this

Hi,

Was very worried about leg length ( had op 10 weeks ago).  The surgeon used a scan to measure legs and said 5 measurements taken during op. 

Not 100% sure if worked or not as am having a slow recovery!

The left hip was so stiff before the op and the pelvis had tried to compensate by twisting.  Some days operated leg feels much longer but sometimes not too bad. Hopefully will all sort itself out as pelvis readjusts!  However because of this still using crutches outside!!  Keep doing the physio exercises to strengthen but can't believe how long healing process takes.

Was told that sometimes may be a couple of mm difference as the implants aren't custom made.

Good luck with your op and wish you a speedy recovery. x

 

Unfortunately they don't always manage I have leg discrepancy 1.3 cm

but hopefully when next hip will be done they will sort it out

Hug Madla