#13 - Why Does Your Leg Feel Longer After Hip Replacement?
from The Joint Replacement Podcast Hosted by Matthew Sloan, MD
After hip replacement surgery, many patients feel like one leg is longer than the other. Is it normal? Did something go wrong? In this episode, we break down the real reasons this happens, including the difference between functional and true structural leg length discrepancy, why surgeons prioritize stability, and how muscle weakness, pelvic tilt, and soft tissue tension affect recovery. We also discuss when this feeling is expected, when it deserves further evaluation, and what actually helps improve gait and balance after surgery.
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