they found my hip problem when i eas 2. i also had the full body casts. My grandfather was the one who noticed the problem. He took alot of home movies and told my parents to look at how i walked on the films. my right foot was pointing out sideways when i walked. i also had the length problem. my right leg was always shorter. I somehow managed to work and have a family. I have twin daughters, 26yrs old and a 22 yr old daughter, 5 grandchildren. work for me is also gone now. i really miss it. its one of the big problems i have had to deal with. i would give anything to go back to work.
i've been going to a pain clinic since 1999, 3 months after the hip replacement. its like my second home if it wasn't for them i don't know what i would have done. my orthopedic dr. wanted me to just deal with the pain.
Joan, its so nice to be able to talk with you. thank you so much.
hope all is well.

Sue k.