Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Many thanks for this, . I had a quick look at the web site which looks interesting. Do you remember about how much he charges and how many sessions did you need? Eleanor Re: Leg length difference hi- HAVE SOMEONE CHECK YOUR PELVIC ALIGNMENT BEFORE YOU DO DAMAGE TO YOURSELF WITH HEEL LIFTS. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU ACTUALLY NEED THEM. DON'T TRUST THE DINGBATS WHO PIMP THEM. (if you already did this, then nevermind the caps). good night. jeff Rotated femur anyone? This is from Eleanor again, still plodding/struggling on at five months post-op. The good news is that I am beginning to walk better and can hike fairly long (2miles) without too much difficulty, but slowly using two sticks. Keep forgetting to take my cane with me when out shopping, etc. but do like to have it for balance. The bad news is that I still get a lot of aches and pains at night, and still some, but much less, and sometimes none, during the day. These vary-are not in the hip joint ever, but can be in the thigh, under the wound, in the groin, by the knee or shooting down the leg. Have just had an Irish physio visiting who gave me a wonderful work over. She immediately commented on how rotated my hip and walking is. I have always been pigeon-toed since a child, and despite a parent who made sure I had 'corrective shoes' (in the fifties), and good fitting shoes, still continued fairly pigeon-toed and have always assumed that this rotation is what led to my OA. For some reason, I thought the BHR would correct the rotation, but have been told it doesn't-everything is just put back the same. She also found that my muscle under my wound feels hard and congested. My ROM is still very bad-still can't tie my laces and have trouble even putting on my pants. My operated leg is ½ inch longer, and was the same pre-op. When exercising, I am finding it hard to differentiate my pelvic muscle, so often end up using my back when I think I am moving my hip only-ergo exercise has been useless. Has anyone else had this problem and what have you done about it if you have? I really wasn't too bad at all pre-op. Feel much worse now, except for the lack of pain in the hip joint itself. My physio friend has given me some new exercises which use my husband to help make sure I use the correct muscles. Eleanor RBHR Nov 23/ 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Many thanks for this, . I had a quick look at the web site which looks interesting. Do you remember about how much he charges and how many sessions did you need? Eleanor Re: Leg length difference hi- HAVE SOMEONE CHECK YOUR PELVIC ALIGNMENT BEFORE YOU DO DAMAGE TO YOURSELF WITH HEEL LIFTS. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU ACTUALLY NEED THEM. DON'T TRUST THE DINGBATS WHO PIMP THEM. (if you already did this, then nevermind the caps). good night. jeff Rotated femur anyone? This is from Eleanor again, still plodding/struggling on at five months post-op. The good news is that I am beginning to walk better and can hike fairly long (2miles) without too much difficulty, but slowly using two sticks. Keep forgetting to take my cane with me when out shopping, etc. but do like to have it for balance. The bad news is that I still get a lot of aches and pains at night, and still some, but much less, and sometimes none, during the day. These vary-are not in the hip joint ever, but can be in the thigh, under the wound, in the groin, by the knee or shooting down the leg. Have just had an Irish physio visiting who gave me a wonderful work over. She immediately commented on how rotated my hip and walking is. I have always been pigeon-toed since a child, and despite a parent who made sure I had 'corrective shoes' (in the fifties), and good fitting shoes, still continued fairly pigeon-toed and have always assumed that this rotation is what led to my OA. For some reason, I thought the BHR would correct the rotation, but have been told it doesn't-everything is just put back the same. She also found that my muscle under my wound feels hard and congested. My ROM is still very bad-still can't tie my laces and have trouble even putting on my pants. My operated leg is ½ inch longer, and was the same pre-op. When exercising, I am finding it hard to differentiate my pelvic muscle, so often end up using my back when I think I am moving my hip only-ergo exercise has been useless. Has anyone else had this problem and what have you done about it if you have? I really wasn't too bad at all pre-op. Feel much worse now, except for the lack of pain in the hip joint itself. My physio friend has given me some new exercises which use my husband to help make sure I use the correct muscles. Eleanor RBHR Nov 23/ 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Many thanks for this, . I had a quick look at the web site which looks interesting. Do you remember about how much he charges and how many sessions did you need? Eleanor Re: Leg length difference hi- HAVE SOMEONE CHECK YOUR PELVIC ALIGNMENT BEFORE YOU DO DAMAGE TO YOURSELF WITH HEEL LIFTS. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU ACTUALLY NEED THEM. DON'T TRUST THE DINGBATS WHO PIMP THEM. (if you already did this, then nevermind the caps). good night. jeff Rotated femur anyone? This is from Eleanor again, still plodding/struggling on at five months post-op. The good news is that I am beginning to walk better and can hike fairly long (2miles) without too much difficulty, but slowly using two sticks. Keep forgetting to take my cane with me when out shopping, etc. but do like to have it for balance. The bad news is that I still get a lot of aches and pains at night, and still some, but much less, and sometimes none, during the day. These vary-are not in the hip joint ever, but can be in the thigh, under the wound, in the groin, by the knee or shooting down the leg. Have just had an Irish physio visiting who gave me a wonderful work over. She immediately commented on how rotated my hip and walking is. I have always been pigeon-toed since a child, and despite a parent who made sure I had 'corrective shoes' (in the fifties), and good fitting shoes, still continued fairly pigeon-toed and have always assumed that this rotation is what led to my OA. For some reason, I thought the BHR would correct the rotation, but have been told it doesn't-everything is just put back the same. She also found that my muscle under my wound feels hard and congested. My ROM is still very bad-still can't tie my laces and have trouble even putting on my pants. My operated leg is ½ inch longer, and was the same pre-op. When exercising, I am finding it hard to differentiate my pelvic muscle, so often end up using my back when I think I am moving my hip only-ergo exercise has been useless. Has anyone else had this problem and what have you done about it if you have? I really wasn't too bad at all pre-op. Feel much worse now, except for the lack of pain in the hip joint itself. My physio friend has given me some new exercises which use my husband to help make sure I use the correct muscles. Eleanor RBHR Nov 23/ 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 I had about 3 sessions with him, which was all I needed; he charged £50 per session, in my case it was well worthwhile. I still use the method he showed me to check whether pelvis is correctly aligned, and the stretches to correct it if it’s out of line. Before seeing him, I couldn’t walk or sleep without taking ibuprofen after a day’s skiing; afterwards, I didn’t need painkillers for the rest of the ski season. _____ From: eleanor Sent: 18 April 2004 13:55 To: surfacehippy Subject: RE: Leg length difference Many thanks for this, . I had a quick look at the web site which looks interesting. Do you remember about how much he charges and how many sessions did you need? Eleanor Re: Leg length difference hi- HAVE SOMEONE CHECK YOUR PELVIC ALIGNMENT BEFORE YOU DO DAMAGE TO YOURSELF WITH HEEL LIFTS. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU ACTUALLY NEED THEM. DON'T TRUST THE DINGBATS WHO PIMP THEM. (if you already did this, then nevermind the caps). good night. jeff Rotated femur anyone? This is from Eleanor again, still plodding/struggling on at five months post-op. The good news is that I am beginning to walk better and can hike fairly long (2miles) without too much difficulty, but slowly using two sticks. Keep forgetting to take my cane with me when out shopping, etc. but do like to have it for balance. The bad news is that I still get a lot of aches and pains at night, and still some, but much less, and sometimes none, during the day. These vary-are not in the hip joint ever, but can be in the thigh, under the wound, in the groin, by the knee or shooting down the leg. Have just had an Irish physio visiting who gave me a wonderful work over. She immediately commented on how rotated my hip and walking is. I have always been pigeon-toed since a child, and despite a parent who made sure I had 'corrective shoes' (in the fifties), and good fitting shoes, still continued fairly pigeon-toed and have always assumed that this rotation is what led to my OA. For some reason, I thought the BHR would correct the rotation, but have been told it doesn't-everything is just put back the same. She also found that my muscle under my wound feels hard and congested. My ROM is still very bad-still can't tie my laces and have trouble even putting on my pants. My operated leg is ½ inch longer, and was the same pre-op. When exercising, I am finding it hard to differentiate my pelvic muscle, so often end up using my back when I think I am moving my hip only-ergo exercise has been useless. Has anyone else had this problem and what have you done about it if you have? I really wasn't too bad at all pre-op. Feel much worse now, except for the lack of pain in the hip joint itself. My physio friend has given me some new exercises which use my husband to help make sure I use the correct muscles. Eleanor RBHR Nov 23/ 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 I had about 3 sessions with him, which was all I needed; he charged £50 per session, in my case it was well worthwhile. I still use the method he showed me to check whether pelvis is correctly aligned, and the stretches to correct it if it’s out of line. Before seeing him, I couldn’t walk or sleep without taking ibuprofen after a day’s skiing; afterwards, I didn’t need painkillers for the rest of the ski season. _____ From: eleanor Sent: 18 April 2004 13:55 To: surfacehippy Subject: RE: Leg length difference Many thanks for this, . I had a quick look at the web site which looks interesting. Do you remember about how much he charges and how many sessions did you need? Eleanor Re: Leg length difference hi- HAVE SOMEONE CHECK YOUR PELVIC ALIGNMENT BEFORE YOU DO DAMAGE TO YOURSELF WITH HEEL LIFTS. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU ACTUALLY NEED THEM. DON'T TRUST THE DINGBATS WHO PIMP THEM. (if you already did this, then nevermind the caps). good night. jeff Rotated femur anyone? This is from Eleanor again, still plodding/struggling on at five months post-op. The good news is that I am beginning to walk better and can hike fairly long (2miles) without too much difficulty, but slowly using two sticks. Keep forgetting to take my cane with me when out shopping, etc. but do like to have it for balance. The bad news is that I still get a lot of aches and pains at night, and still some, but much less, and sometimes none, during the day. These vary-are not in the hip joint ever, but can be in the thigh, under the wound, in the groin, by the knee or shooting down the leg. Have just had an Irish physio visiting who gave me a wonderful work over. She immediately commented on how rotated my hip and walking is. I have always been pigeon-toed since a child, and despite a parent who made sure I had 'corrective shoes' (in the fifties), and good fitting shoes, still continued fairly pigeon-toed and have always assumed that this rotation is what led to my OA. For some reason, I thought the BHR would correct the rotation, but have been told it doesn't-everything is just put back the same. She also found that my muscle under my wound feels hard and congested. My ROM is still very bad-still can't tie my laces and have trouble even putting on my pants. My operated leg is ½ inch longer, and was the same pre-op. When exercising, I am finding it hard to differentiate my pelvic muscle, so often end up using my back when I think I am moving my hip only-ergo exercise has been useless. Has anyone else had this problem and what have you done about it if you have? I really wasn't too bad at all pre-op. Feel much worse now, except for the lack of pain in the hip joint itself. My physio friend has given me some new exercises which use my husband to help make sure I use the correct muscles. Eleanor RBHR Nov 23/ 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 I had about 3 sessions with him, which was all I needed; he charged £50 per session, in my case it was well worthwhile. I still use the method he showed me to check whether pelvis is correctly aligned, and the stretches to correct it if it’s out of line. Before seeing him, I couldn’t walk or sleep without taking ibuprofen after a day’s skiing; afterwards, I didn’t need painkillers for the rest of the ski season. _____ From: eleanor Sent: 18 April 2004 13:55 To: surfacehippy Subject: RE: Leg length difference Many thanks for this, . I had a quick look at the web site which looks interesting. Do you remember about how much he charges and how many sessions did you need? Eleanor Re: Leg length difference hi- HAVE SOMEONE CHECK YOUR PELVIC ALIGNMENT BEFORE YOU DO DAMAGE TO YOURSELF WITH HEEL LIFTS. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU ACTUALLY NEED THEM. DON'T TRUST THE DINGBATS WHO PIMP THEM. (if you already did this, then nevermind the caps). good night. jeff Rotated femur anyone? This is from Eleanor again, still plodding/struggling on at five months post-op. The good news is that I am beginning to walk better and can hike fairly long (2miles) without too much difficulty, but slowly using two sticks. Keep forgetting to take my cane with me when out shopping, etc. but do like to have it for balance. The bad news is that I still get a lot of aches and pains at night, and still some, but much less, and sometimes none, during the day. These vary-are not in the hip joint ever, but can be in the thigh, under the wound, in the groin, by the knee or shooting down the leg. Have just had an Irish physio visiting who gave me a wonderful work over. She immediately commented on how rotated my hip and walking is. I have always been pigeon-toed since a child, and despite a parent who made sure I had 'corrective shoes' (in the fifties), and good fitting shoes, still continued fairly pigeon-toed and have always assumed that this rotation is what led to my OA. For some reason, I thought the BHR would correct the rotation, but have been told it doesn't-everything is just put back the same. She also found that my muscle under my wound feels hard and congested. My ROM is still very bad-still can't tie my laces and have trouble even putting on my pants. My operated leg is ½ inch longer, and was the same pre-op. When exercising, I am finding it hard to differentiate my pelvic muscle, so often end up using my back when I think I am moving my hip only-ergo exercise has been useless. Has anyone else had this problem and what have you done about it if you have? I really wasn't too bad at all pre-op. Feel much worse now, except for the lack of pain in the hip joint itself. My physio friend has given me some new exercises which use my husband to help make sure I use the correct muscles. Eleanor RBHR Nov 23/ 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Eleanor, I would not have expected a 1/2 " difference with resurfacing. A fifth of that possibly. I too was put in touch with the Orthotics department at the Birmingham Royal Orthopaedic Hospital - my referral was due to a long term problem I've got of a ruptured Achilles tendon in my right leg - the gel insert accommodates for the gait created by having some instability in my right leg which effectively feels like the leg is shorter. Suggest you try walking in a pair of trainers with a pronounced shock absorbing heel (e.g. ones with a sorbothane heel insert that are used by road runners etc.) - if they feel better to walk in than ordinary shoes and you can walk greater distances then gel inserts will help. They are not a cure but will give you some relief when shopping etc. and enable you to wear normal shoes. Gel inserts are generally of USA origin - the ones I use are SILIPOS WonderZorb due to the fact they are available for size 13 UK (14 USA) - I bought my own due to the NHS belief that no one has feet above a size 9 UK. They effectively cushion your heel reducing the effect of instability and reducing the heel,knee and back pain that are a consequence. They are not a lifter in the true sense but do add a little to the height. Whilst I understand 's reason for his post I have empathy for anyone who has walking problems that can easily be aided by a simple device. I personally would rather walk everywhere in trainers but can't - this is the next best thing. Rog BHR both hips 2001 Ronan Treacy Rotated femur anyone? This is from Eleanor again, still plodding/struggling on at five months post-op. The good news is that I am beginning to walk better and can hike fairly long (2miles) without too much difficulty, but slowly using two sticks. Keep forgetting to take my cane with me when out shopping, etc. but do like to have it for balance. The bad news is that I still get a lot of aches and pains at night, and still some, but much less, and sometimes none, during the day. These vary-are not in the hip joint ever, but can be in the thigh, under the wound, in the groin, by the knee or shooting down the leg. Have just had an Irish physio visiting who gave me a wonderful work over. She immediately commented on how rotated my hip and walking is. I have always been pigeon-toed since a child, and despite a parent who made sure I had 'corrective shoes' (in the fifties), and good fitting shoes, still continued fairly pigeon-toed and have always assumed that this rotation is what led to my OA. For some reason, I thought the BHR would correct the rotation, but have been told it doesn't-everything is just put back the same. She also found that my muscle under my wound feels hard and congested. My ROM is still very bad-still can't tie my laces and have trouble even putting on my pants. My operated leg is ½ inch longer, and was the same pre-op. When exercising, I am finding it hard to differentiate my pelvic muscle, so often end up using my back when I think I am moving my hip only-ergo exercise has been useless. Has anyone else had this problem and what have you done about it if you have? I really wasn't too bad at all pre-op. Feel much worse now, except for the lack of pain in the hip joint itself. My physio friend has given me some new exercises which use my husband to help make sure I use the correct muscles. Eleanor RBHR Nov 23/ 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2004 Report Share Posted June 20, 2004 sungold518@... leg length difference Hello, I have a question about something I raised in an earlier mail. Allready in hospital I discovered I have a leg lenght difference since the surgery. My physio told me it is not the leg but the back that is causing the difference. Aparantly since I have been walking with a bad hip for four years my back shows non-straigth places on three different places. She recommended to wait one year to evaluate this back - issue. Besides the fact that I will discuss this issue with my surgeon I would really like to know if some of you had the same problem after the BHR procedure and if the back has shown to be flexible enought to adjust the situation. (Is a year to evaluatie not to long??) Regards, Mijke LBHR DeSmet 02/06/04 _________________________________________________________________ Nieuw: Hotmail Medium, Large, Extra Large en Extra Extra Large http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=nl-nl&page=hotmail/es2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Hi Mijke, From my own experience it would seem that time and perseverence will do something towards sorting out a back issue.............. but I think one has to be prepared to actually set out to stengthen the back. Mine was severely knocked around from 35 years of the fused hip and walking funny......... This extends into the pelvis area which I suspect yours will too, for that whole area seems to be very interlinked............. I have areas now worn and showing arthritis damage and these get quite sore at times. I took to the water not long after surgery and have gradually built up being able to swim with different strokes and do water aerobic exercises. Of late I have taken to just doing a lap of virtually rolling and gently twisting in the water as an extra. A couple of weeks ago it was like the whole back/pelvis area let go and moved in some fashion to give a better alignment............demanding I sit up better etc.......... I am still having to push to get passed about 85% bend in the hip and the severely atrophied muscles are still not developed enough to walk without a trace of waddle so even then the back will try to form properly..............given half a chance and some appropriate exercise. Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02 > > I have a question about something I raised in an earlier mail. Allready in > hospital I discovered I have a leg lenght difference since the surgery. My > physio told me it is not the leg but the back that is causing the > difference. Aparantly since I have been walking with a bad hip for four > years my back shows non-straigth places on three different places. She > recommended to wait one year to evaluate this back - issue. > > Besides the fact that I will discuss this issue with my surgeon I would > really like to know if some of you had the same problem after the BHR > procedure and if the back has shown to be flexible enought to adjust the > situation. (Is a year to evaluatie not to long??) > > Regards, Mijke > > LBHR DeSmet 02/06/04 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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