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What can I do to help recover from a serious fractured femur surgery that involves the hip?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Shreveport, LA

I had surgery last February for a fractured femur. The fracture was close to the hip and now one leg is shorter than the other and the limping is affecting the other hip. I still have quite a bit of pain and am not experiencing getting better.

October 17, 2019
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Members rallied around someone struggling with ongoing pain and leg length discrepancy after femur fracture surgery, with the overwhelming... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with ongoing pain and leg length discrepancy after femur fracture surgery, with the overwhelming consensus being to use shoe lifts to even out the legs and prevent additional spine and hip problems. Several members shared practical advice, including seeking physiotherapy to check spinal alignment, getting custom orthotics through medical referrals, and finding a doctor who truly listens and takes action on persistent concerns. A recurring theme was empathy for the difficult recovery journey, with members offering hope that removing the titanium hardware or considering a hip replacement might eventually bring relief.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have insoles made for me by NHS orthotic makers, I have to have my left one built up on the side, because my ankle goes over on that side. I was referred to them by the hospital I visit every 3 months.

October 27, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Find a good doctor that will "listen to you" and "do something" about your issues.

October 17, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

So sorry to hear that. Did they not recommend a lift to make your legs even? It would take the pressure off I would think. Do not know much about it. I have had ladies come in to buy shoes and take them to their orthopedic guy to get them reinforced with a lift.

October 17, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I think you should be prescribed shoes that are built up on your shorter side to help prevent more problems. Hugs

October 17, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

If you do not straighten out your spine you will have more problems

October 17, 2019

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