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Is Slew Footed Manner Walk Normal After Surgery?

I broke my left hip 2 1/2 years ago. I never was prescribed physical therapy. Since my surgery, I do not have the same flexibility (which should probably be expected); but, I have lost the ability to squat or raise my left leg keeping the knee facing forward. As I raise my leg, my knee turns to the left as does my foot. When walking it takes concentrated effort to not walk in a slew-footed manner. Is this normal?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi, as you described your concern, physical therapy is necessary after joint surgeries. But not to worry about walking, yes it is slightly abnormal if you are making efforts in normal walking. U can correct it but it will take a bit long time, you can start from general stretching of your hip muscle and can consult for gait training with physical therapist. I hope you will get benefits from this. Good luck.
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Is Slew Footed Manner Walk Normal After Surgery?

Hi, as you described your concern, physical therapy is necessary after joint surgeries. But not to worry about walking, yes it is slightly abnormal if you are making efforts in normal walking. U can correct it but it will take a bit long time, you can start from general stretching of your hip muscle and can consult for gait training with physical therapist. I hope you will get benefits from this. Good luck.