After a total hip replacement, that leg gained 0.5 inches. This is enough to cause that leg to have new pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hip and as well as in the lower back joints.

My podiatrist measures the leg at 3/8 inch to avoid medical work and any legal ramifications against the THR orthopedic doctor, even though the surgeon identified the 1/2 inch leg gain post surgery on the bottom of page 3 in his surgeon's report. Many doctors (PC, Chiropractor, Orthopedic Surgeon, Neurologist, etc.) have independently measured it at 1/2 inch. The foot doctor just says, "go and buy materials to make your own shoe lift." So, I did.
PT exercises, stretches, and general activity is necessary for us to maintain less pain, meaningful use of our bodies, and the ability to engage life with others.

Mine are/were developmentally off by nearly an inch. Chiropractor adjustments got them equal. A dr of physical therapy then taught me how to self adjust at home. Another Physical therapist taught me SI and hip strengthening. As long as i do all this daily my levels are equal. If i quit, they get off in a couple days again. Very painful indeed.

I usually wear heel lifts to even out my steps!

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Right side is my nemesis too Rick. That's the one i just had SC therapy for. The labrum and tendons are torn. My leg is about 3/4 inch off too.

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