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FUSED HIP

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david88095
david88095

Hi Everyone I have posted before, just adding that my fused hip as left me with one leg shorter than the other by 2" and I wear a raised shoe, I coped with this when I was younger, but as I have got older it as become more difficult getting dressed is a problem I cannot walk to far. I have been offered a reversal, but was told that I would only have 5% movement which I did not think this was worth what I would have to go through especially at my time of life 

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  • dorby54
    dorby54 david88095

    Posted

    Hello David, can you explain what a reversal on a fusion is?   My right leg is 3" shorter than the other, and I have worn a 1 7/8" lift on my shoe for almost 25 years now.  

    • david88095
      david88095 dorby54

      Posted

      Hi,

      ​I was told that they beak the fused bone and replace with a new hip, and that I would have about 5% movement I did not thnik it was worth it for so little movement

  • dorby54
    dorby54 david88095

    Posted

    Ah yes, now I understand. I'm sorry you are having that pain.  I've decided to also stick with the fusion.  The risks are too high for me to have a reversal.  I started with an experimental hip replacement that ended up infecting my pelvis. So it was removed and then replaced with a fusion. 

    • david88095
      david88095 dorby54

      Posted

      Hi,

      ​Yes I have decided to stick with the fusion at least I know were I stand with it, hope things are going ok for you

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