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Quick query. I have one leg a quarter of an inch longer than the other now. Does anybody know where I can order some kind of insole that will correct that discrepancy? I live in the UK. I know it’s not a big difference but I think it is making the osteo arthritis in my other hip worse.
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carol19895
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SORRY! Meant to type QUARTER OF AN INCH. Not an inch!
sue87388_UK carol19895
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I would recommend your consultant refers you to Orthotics as you will be measured correctly and gain the correct shoe insert. If in the UK no charge. Good luck.
aetl carol19895
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Sorry I don't know but I bet you could Google your question "insoles for leg length discrepancy"... I bet you'd find an answer. Good luck 😃
penny08987 carol19895
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Hi
I actually got my insole from my physio but I do know you can buy gel ones on ebay
Good luck x
carol19895 penny08987
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I have a physio appointment coming up so I will ask. Thanks for the info.
jeff63676 carol19895
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I'm not a podiatrist or spine surgeon, but I dont think that 1/4" leg discrepancy is abmormal, nor does it need treating. You could try adding an over the counter insole to one shoe, and see if you notice any difference. i doubt that you will.
DAS50579 carol19895
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I was operated last June 2018 and now have a leg length discrepancy. I have a limp and am still in pain from my thigh to groin. Lower back now hurts. I bought a 1/2 inch lift from Amazon by Dr. Foot. Was about $12 US dollars. I was ruined from this surgery. Look on line for leg lifts and I had to use a few different ones until found the right one.
AlexandriaGizmo carol19895
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1.5 inch discrepancy for me, saw a podiatrist and she measured me and gave me 4 insets but get the full ones off e b their much better, half an inch you could even make your own out of carpet
ptolemy carol19895
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I know a friend had the same problem and found one or two people locally who could help.
teresa12105 carol19895
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Did you have a leg discrepancy before the operation?
carol19895 teresa12105
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No. It is two years since my operation and the only reason I’m concerned with it now is because I’ve developed osteoarthritis in my other hip and want to do everything to delay its onset.
DAS50579 carol19895
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No - Am now seeing a third doctor. I am in pain from my thigh to groin after 10 months. I will see a doctor a Hospital for Special Surgery on June 3rd. Hoping he can help me. I am miserable.
Rocketman_SG6UK carol19895
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You don't say how long it is since your operation, it is not advised to have heel raisers for some time afterwards until the swelling in the pelvis subsides, and then best to have it checked properly with a proper X-ray measurement.
carol19895 Rocketman_SG6UK
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two years Richard. I’ve just been told I’ve got osteoarthritis in my other hip which is why I want to find out about insoles to try and keep the other hip going as long as possible.
carol19895 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Apologies for calling you Richard! Don’t know where I got that from.
Rocketman_SG6UK carol19895
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No problem .... I answer to many names, one friend even calls me Chris for some reason! One big problem on this forum is no ability to edit something once posted.
I would pop along to Boots if you don't have a good podiatrist anywhere near to you.