"LLD" - Leg Length Discrepancy
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Well, there's a phrase that I never expected to google. Health professionals not to resort to the internet...yet no one is giving any solid details on this. I'm 11 days after THR and noticed four days ago that my unoperated leg appears to be almost an inch shorter than my operated leg (that is, when standing with feet together and knees are straight, the heel of my unoperated leg is 11/12 of an inch off the floor). Am trying not to panic (ugh). I'm thinking torque, tight muscles, etc., but...an inch? Anyone?
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Lallydye1 Skidget
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I wouldnt worry unduly at this stage. It may be that you are not standing completely square with even weight distribution yet even if you think you are. Also it will take a while for the prosthetic to bed in properly. From what I hear most PPT and podiatrists would not even think of correcting a potential LLD until several months after THR. This is what I was told anyway. I have the same concern abd it is a question I will ask my consultant at my 6 week check tomorrow.
Its still very early days.
Alison xx
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Rocketman_SG6UK Skidget
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I had the same feelings in the early days, but it proved to be not the case. Caused by uneven buttock muscle strength I believe, forcing us to tilt the pelvis.
That's not to say it doesn't happen though.
Graham - 🚀💃
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