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Is A Hip Replacement Surgery Advisable When Having Congenital Hip Dysplasia?
Question: I'm considering hip replacement surgery on my right leg.
I had a congenital hip dysplasia on both hips. I'm 42. Right leg is about 1.5-2" shorter. While walking, I get tied easily. But overall I'm healthy.
What is my prognosis? Will my limp be corrected?
I had a congenital hip dysplasia on both hips. I'm 42. Right leg is about 1.5-2" shorter. While walking, I get tied easily. But overall I'm healthy.
What is my prognosis? Will my limp be corrected?
Brief Answer:
Shortening can be partially corrected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have congenital bilateral hip dysplasia. The hip replacement surgery will help in better mobility but it is not likely to correct the limp that you already have. The shortening of the leg is difficult to be corrected completely. There will be a certain improvement in your gait after the surgery. You need to discuss this with your orthopedic surgeon who after a direct examination can provide you the possible options.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Shortening can be partially corrected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have congenital bilateral hip dysplasia. The hip replacement surgery will help in better mobility but it is not likely to correct the limp that you already have. The shortening of the leg is difficult to be corrected completely. There will be a certain improvement in your gait after the surgery. You need to discuss this with your orthopedic surgeon who after a direct examination can provide you the possible options.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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