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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    Caroline, have you gotten a second opinion about your hip and the length difference? I try to mention to everyone ... do you know the width of your femur neck and the size that your doctor put in? Would a revision solve your problems? I was a little leery, but when my surgeon asked how I was...
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    I had my right hip revision this past Wednesday. Everything went well. So far, I think my legs are now even! Recovery seems to be going faster this time. I've gone to rehab so I can recuperate as well as get my physical therapy there for a couple weeks, six days a week. I'll get my staples...
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    The call finally came through. Supposedly the surgery scheduler called everyone, obviously except me. Anyhow, the surgery is on for Wednesday. Hope the surgeon doesn't have a relapse!
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    Thanks.
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    I have been calling every day. I wouldn't be surprised if his nurse doesn't call me back today!
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    I was supposed to have my right hip revision this past Wednesday, but it was cancelled because my surgeon is sick! After the stress and getting psyched up for the surgery, it was cancelled. I still don't have a new date. I'm frustrated, since we have to stop taking certain meds for 7-10 days...
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    Just got a reply from him. He told me about a 3D x-ray machine in Scottsdale. I'm afraid it's too late for that.
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    I'm having my right hip replacement replaced January 27. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. May your holidays be blessed and 2015 pain-free!
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    Good idea, @toohip. I looked up Dr. Padgett's number, and I'll call tomorrow and see if he'll call back when he has time. He may be off for the Thanksgiving holiday. But it'll be good to get a third opinion. Thanks! And to everyone, have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    I do have a lot of confidence in my SO surgeon. I instantly liked him. He took all the time he needed to explain things to me (even went out and got a model to show me what happened and what should have happened), and let me ask all the questions I had. My initial surgeon feels it's a need to...
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    My left hip replacement is scheduled for December 10, but I'm going to cancel it. I've realized two wrongs don't make a right. There are too many unanswered questions and my surgeon doesn't care enough to investigate. He didn't bother to take new X-rays to see what the status is. He promises...
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    Last week I got a second opinion from a well-know orthopedist in my area. He said, yes, they put in the wrong size part, and he uses some Stryker but wouldn't use the model my surgeon used. He usually uses Omni-Science, which is modular/adjustable. He told me I not only have abnormally wide...
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    I just sent my X-rays last week so it'll be awhile, I'm sure, before I hear back from him.
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    OK. The surgeon who wants replace my left hip to "match" right shorter leg didn't mention anything about a tilted pelvis. But I'm concerned if it's a tilted pelvis that's shortening my leg, what will happen when the left hip is replaced with the wrong size replacement and it either straightens...
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    Revision THR Leg Length Discrepancy

    Josephine, I must have missed the article you linked about LLD. Now I'm really concerned. Since I have real LLD and I know I have a curved spine as a result of the surgery, what will happen if he replaces the left hip and it ultimately straightens my spine or curves it the other way?? Will my...
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