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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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penny08987 carol19895
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Hi Carol
I completely understand your pain. I had my first total hip replacement last year right one, my surgeon had complications in surgery with my stem length so I had 1.5 inch longer length. April 5th this year 14 months after my first I had hip revision surgery to correct this length, however after surgery it dislocated due to the additional leg length previous the muscles had stretched causing the new hip to pop out. They put it back in but a week later it came out again. A day later I was back in surgery this time changing the cup size since then it hasn't come out its been 1 week. I spent 18 days in hospital 3 operation 2 dislocations and 1 blood transfusion later and I still can't see any reduced leg length, so for all I know all this may have been for nothing? Only time will tell but I tell you what, the revision is certainly more painful than the first operation. Fingers crossed for you that you get your issues sorted x
carol19895 penny08987
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oh Penny, that is awful. I am so sorry about what has happened to you and it makes my worries sound very trivial. Having said that, I do have osteoporosis and MS as well as a dodgy half hip replacement! I have had a lot of problems, but nothing compared to yours, with my operation and have been told I'm not healthy enough to go through a revision. I am just upset about the osteo arthritis in my other hip as I’ve had enough of health worries and discomfort and stress. I want to be 30 again!
penny08987 carol19895
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Omg yes please let's be 30 again! 😄🙏
maree32074 carol19895
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Hello Carol19895
Perhaps see a podiatrist who can design an orthotic insole for your shoe. Another option is to see a boot maker to raise your heel to the height you require - I have a friend who does this to all her right shoes due to leg discrepancy.
All the best.