Leg length
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Hi everyone
I am nine days post op TRH and am so despondent.
I had my left hip replaced last Jan and my leg length both pre and post were equal. However this time I have at least an inch discrepancy. When carrying out my physio, my left leg clears the floor; whilst my right leg scrapes it. When laying flat my left knee is considerably lower than my right.
Unfortunately, my Consultant was on annual leave and unable to perform the procedure. Minutes prior to surgery, I met the Consultant who explained that my hip was "normal" and he would therefore only cement the stem but not the ball. I know that the stem used was much longer than the first.
Am I over reacting too soon? My sister, after a hip replacement, was left with a leg discrepancy and she was never able to walk properly again.
I have not seen a physio yet and I am not seeing the Consultant until November.
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AlexandriaGizmo morriewynn
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auntiebeanie morriewynn
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renee01952 morriewynn
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hi morrywynn,
congratulations on having the 2nd THR surgery ...
I am not sure what bto tell you ... you might be over reacting too soon - you are in the early days of recovering from another major invasive surgery within 9-10 months of the 1st one -
from experience I know that the in-between-surgeries time was not condusive to proper healing of 1st THR ---
definitely bring it to your surgeon's attention at yo0ur 6 weeks follow up visit ---
be gentle with yourself, darling ---
big warm hug
renee
Rocketman_SG6UK morriewynn
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I know that most of us feel like there is a difference in length - I did, but as the swelling in the pelvis subsides the length should even out. Mine felt hugely different, but it did settle down in a couple of weeks.
Sounds to me like you need to get back to the hospital and get it checked out for your own peace of mind - and probably the sooner the better. That is a big discrepancy.
Best wishes
Graham - 🚀💃
David06570 morriewynn
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I hope it is the same for you.
David.