My leg goes out to the right
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Hi I had my right hip replacement done just 5 days ago but when I sit down I have to sit with my leg out to the right as it doesn't want to go out straight in front it also seams that my leg is longer so when I walk I keep my knee bent
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christine78455 clare83752
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Rocketman_SG6UK clare83752
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Leg Length Difference (LLD) is very common, it's usually due to swelling in the pelvic area where the new implant sits. This can take a few weeks to subside, I know mine did. I even tried a raiser on the other side, but on advice from the physio I removed it, and it soon sorted itself out.
Suziemo clare83752
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Dont worry ,mine was the same for about a month ,was sure my hip was wrong and my leg ,even had an X-ray which obviously showed all was in line .
I used to go out for a walk and it took so much effort just to try to control that leg ,thought this is so tiring I will never walk properly again ,looking down walking slowly .
I got told it was to do with weak ligaments etc which would strengthen in time and it did.
6 months later I was whizzing along ,with only the old memories behind me and I am sure you will be too.
Keep smiling fellow hippy X
Jodi-France clare83752
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Jodi-France clare83752
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renee01952 clare83752
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warm welcome to the hippies forum where we share our personal stories and experiences ..
You are 5 -6 days post-op from a major surgery and as other members already pointed out, a leg length difference feelings is normal -
did you have the posterior or anterior approach?
Was there an xray taken after the surgery and if so, what did your surgeon say ?
I am not sure what to say about your leg going out when you are sitting ... is the chair/seat high enough? is it painful?
when is your next appointment with surgeon?
Maybe you can share a bit more about yourself if you feel like it ...
how are you doing otherwise?
big warm hug
renee
YoungHipBionic clare83752
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Your leg will not feel like your own for a little while. With all the internal disruptions that have happened it takes a while to get things back to 'normal'. Give it time. After each of my replacements my legs would sit off to the side a little due to swelling and not being allowed to fully close or cross them.