
What Causes Shortened Left Leg And Ball-and-socket Joint Friction After Hip Replacement?

Physiotherapy can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a hip replacement there can be a discrepancy in the leg length according to the prosthesis that is fitted or the amount of bone that is removed. Usually using a shoe insert and regular physiotherapy helps in preventing the muscle fatigue associated with it.
If the discrepancy is more than 2 cm then a repeat surgery may be needed to correct the discrepancy.
This does not affect how long the hip replacement will last. An X-ray of the hip will help in detecting if there is any extra space between ball and socket.
Regular physiotherapy can help in maintaining the muscle strength and delay the corrective surgery.
I hope this answers your query.
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