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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Hi @Layla, my revision surgery was June 16th 2025
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Definitely doing toes above nose three times a day with plenty of water to drink too. I'm worrying that my foot may never go back to normal!
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Hi @myglasshalffull I haven't discussed my concerns with my doctor yet. I see my surgeon on August 12th for my post operative check up so I'll talk to him about it if my ankle is still swollen. From what I've read, hip revision surgery is more complex than a primary hip replacement and therefore...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Good morning I joined this wonderful forum back in October last year after my right total hip replacement which I had on October 10th. I also had my left hip replacement surgery back in 2017 and I recovered really well from both operations. Unfortunately, in June this year I had a fall which...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    :) Good morning everyone, I am now 9 weeks and 4 days post operative right hip replacement and I'm happy to say I'm definitely on the road to recovery. The groin pain I had clearly just needed time to heal and recover and that's gone now. My leg length discrepancy is definitely lessening to the...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Good morning everyone :) I'm now just over 8 weeks post operative right hip replacement and my recovery is still going well. Yesterday I went to York for the day and while I wasn't entirely pain free, I think I did really well. My groin pain is definitely settling but still a little...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Yesterday was exactly 7 weeks since my right hip replacement. I am definitely turning a corner in terms of my recovery :) I have avoided the ODIC all week and instead I have done gentle exercise and some walking. Yesterday I saw my surgeon and he was delighted with my progress. He reassured me...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    I love this and yesterday that's exactly what I did! I walked only to the bathroom and to the fridge for snacks :heehee: and watched two box sets with my husband. It was good not only for my physical health but also for my mental health :flwrysmile:
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    @myglasshalffull thank you! I'm a typical Virgo, over thinking everything and as a retired staff nurse, good at taking care of others but not myself! It means a lot to me that you've taken the time to reply.
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Yesterday I was 6 weeks and 1 day post operative TRHR and 7 years exactly TLHR . I'm not ashamed to say I threw myself a pity party with tears and everything! I think I am now a fully paid up member of the ODIC group. On Wednesday I used my exercise bike and I was pleased with how I managed...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Thank you so much @benne68 , this really does make me feel better. I really appreciate your help and support :-)
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Hi @EMB my surgeon told me it was approximately 4millimetres but I'm not sure how he measured this while I was in theatre. When I first came home from hospital it felt like a difference of 4 feet but as time goes by it's getting better. I still have the sensation of leg length discrepancy but...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Hi I'm now 6 weeks post op after my right hip replacement and I'm doing well. The back ache I had is responding well to the exercises my physiotherapist gave me and although I still sense that my right leg is slightly longer than my left one, I'm optimistic that it will settle down in time...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Thank you @Layla for your very informative and helpful reply. It's good to know that my wound is responding exactly as it should. At four weeks post op I'm still sleeping on my back so that could account for my back ache as well as the new hip. I'm nowhere near ready for side sleeping but I know...
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    THR Leg length discrepancy after THR / Physio & exercise in general

    Hi everyone Just wanted to ask a couple questions... My wound has healed really well and I am pleased with it except for one thing... Towards the bottom end of it there's a small area that is a bit painful and the pain is a burning sensation, especially when I stretch my thigh to move. There...
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