Does THA surgery help with slipped discs due to leg length discrepancy
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I've got one leg some 5 cm shorter than the other. Ive got spine degenerative disease and three bulging discs as a result. Ive also worn away my right hip joint due to the asymmetry and after saving up I've managed to get enough together for a private THA. I;m really excited about getting rid of the incessant pain in my hip, but can anyone tell me if they know from experience whether their back pain whether the back pain I also experience might diminish once my pelvis is straightened, or is there a danger that THA might exacerbate my three slipped discs? Any advice most gratefully received!
Greg
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doughammer greg81318
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greg81318 doughammer
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RichardKen greg81318
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Dear Greg
I'm very sorry to hear that following your hip replacement surgery you have a five cm leg length difference. In my opinion that is a huge amount and unless there is something we do not know about that is responsible for the difference it strongly suggests that the surgeon was very incompetent as the leg length difference should have been insignificant.
Yes a difference like this will cause you to walk extremely badly and I'm not surprised that you are having back pains!
Please make sure that the next surgeon you go to really does have good experience in the surgery and that the hospital records back this up.
Can you tell us the name of your previous surgeon and the hospital he works at please. This might just save someone else suffering the same fate.
Good luck, Richard
doughammer RichardKen
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greg81318 RichardKen
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laura52566 RichardKen
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hippy28 greg81318
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Like you I had a leg length discrepancy due to my pelvis being unlevel because of the state of my spine. I was in constant pain only made bearable by using very strong painkillers.
I had my RTHR 18 months ago with amazing results.
My pelvis is straight so my legs are the same length, I'm totally off all medication and I have no pain in either my hip or back. For me the best part is that is that I'm now able to ride my horse painfree and more effectively as I'm sitting straight.
Good luck with your op.
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