Hip replacement 15 months ago
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Hi, I have read many posts and wonder if there is anybody out there who is left in a position similar to me.
My right THR was in May 2013. I said from day one that my leg was longer, the surgeon looked at my xray and that it was 1cm difference, it felt a huge difference to me but he said that I would be able to cope with the difference.
Since then I have been in constant pain, I can't walk more than a few yards (with crutches as I can't keep my balance without them).
I've had various tests, inc MRI, xrays, an aspiration (my wound took 6 weeks to heal), metal allergy tests, steroid injections etc and been seen by a 2nd surgeon (in the same group) who said there was a marginal difference, then a 3rd surgeon (also the same group) who said there was nothing wrong, I felt he was just trying to appease me and to cover for his colleagues. So I now have copy of letters to my GP saying 3 different things.
My GP sent me to the physiotherapist, who measured me with a tape and says I have 2.5cm difference. I had acupuncture which made no difference. I have already seen the podiatrist and had shoe implants but raising my other leg to the same level only increased the pain when I try to stand.
I am now waiting to see a Hip consultant in a different area but there is a long (November) waiting list.
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martin98264 Jayive
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juliette39133 Jayive
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Jayive juliette39133
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When I was on the xray couch the radiographer, twisted me so that the two red lazer lights ran level down and across my hips, it felt as though I was twisted out of shape but he said not! Therefore there is no way of the surgeon knowing just how long my legs were.
However now the physio has measured, with a tape, the correct length which is, from the hip bone to the inside knee joint and then on down the inside of the leg to the ankle bone.
In my case this is 2.5cms difference so I don't know if the exercises will make any difference but I will try them to see what happens.
Jayive martin98264
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How did you manage to get your xray?
martin98264 Jayive
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juliette39133 Jayive
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eileen64__UK juliette39133
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I dont know if this is anything similar.
I've had 2 THR's....1 4 and a half yrs ago the other one last Jan.
Quite a while before that I had noticed that one trouser leg was slightly shorter than the other......Always had a sore back off and on but nothing diagnosed. I mentioned it to the GP and he measured my legs with a tape measure and said they were both the same length????
Much later i was diagnosed with kypho scoliosis....a C shape curve in the spine and told they didnt know how long it had been there but certainly for some time and they didnt know how it had happened. It has gradually got sorer ....it didnt bother me at first {except the pride angle LOL} but now its painful.
So both legs measure the same length
They look different with trousers on
Conclusion......curve in my spine
What to do about it.....nothing they can do???
I must try some exercises for it and do them regularly and see if it makes any difference
What do you do? I do remember one stretching exercise given to me a long time ago was lying on the bed, and stretching one leg....trying to make it longer than the other then the same with the other leg but thats all I can remember
Love
Eileen
juliette39133 eileen64__UK
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eileen64__UK juliette39133
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I have exercises from the physio but not sure that any of them are for scolios or a curve {specifically} Havent seen him for a while and not got an appointment to see him again.
I do understand about theYoga....never did it so wouldnt go now the way I feel...thanks for your help
Eileen
kaleani75551 Jayive
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I am delighted to hear that yours was successful and hope you continue well.
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