Limping causing hip problems
 

Do you limp? My right ankle and foot are the affected areas and I definitely walk with a limp and it's gotten worse over time. Within the last 6 months I started having hip pain in my left hip that shoots down the front of my thigh. The doctor says its from limping and has done one injection into the hip. I am scheduled for another one next week. Anyone else have suggestions to help with this?

Hello terralyn
 

Yes, I do limp. My ankle has alot of problems. Due to Neuro trouble PN or RSD I can't have surgical correction. I have hip pain as well from my awkward gait. I am going to bring this up to my doctor this coming week. I am not sure much can be done about it but I will ask. I am taking some suppliments, and some pain killers as well. Hope this has some resolution myself. ginnie

I to have a right foot and ankle rsd. I limp alot or slide my foot along. It eventually got to a point where I couldn't even do that and was placed on a roll-a-bout. Unfortunately, because of the limp you are throwing not only your hips out of wack but also your spine.

My suggestion is to get a rollabout for when you are out of the house. This will minimize the damage you are causing. Also if you have a walker handy, I use this as a bed cradle. Works great to keep the blankets off my feet.

Great Idea!
 

I love the idea of using the walker as a bed cradle to keep the blankets off your feet and legs! I would have never thought of doing that...but I am definately going to utilize my walker in that way now. I haven't had any use for my walker for awhile. I can barely bear any weight on my right foot...at least not enough to walk and my doctor doesn't want me using my crutches anymore because of complications with RSD having spread to my right arm, hand and neck as well. So, unfortunately, I am confined to a wheelchair now if I need to go anywhere. I hate it! Anyway, that was off the subject. Thanks again for the cradle idea! :winky:

... i use a walker, roller, wheel chair.. thing from drive.. .. and have used it at night to support the right leg.. at least until my let leg spread.. now no blankets
on me ... as far as limp yelper really bad and thats with a cane. even when i use a walker... there are even times i use two canes at once. the limp effects my hip and lower back a lot and the use of canes, and walker effects my neck as well as hands and arms.. no win situation really..

Ask your dr. for a roll a bout. It has been great for me. The handle bar folds down for easy transportation too. You can all look on my page and see a picture of mine.

About RSD to forum
 

Is there anything that predicts if this RSD is going to spread? This started with PN but now there is burning on the bottom of my foot. Doc said there was trouble, but now I am really starting to become afraid. what kind of doctor should I go to for definate diagnosis? ginnie

hey ginnie.. I have a couple of dr,s the ones i use for Rsd are PM orthopedic surgeon and neurologist as well as sporadic visits to a shrink... my neurologists actually we ants me to see a panel of dr,s all at once for best treatment options. but comp a hurdle that is becoming more and more of a challenge to clear

Terralyn; I can most definitely relate. The injections you are getting can help, but they likely won't give you lasting results. You have to address the root cause and attack that.

I developed CRPS in my right foot in 2008. Because of the "altered gait", over time I developed problems in my right hip and also all the way down from the hip to the knee (iliotibial band).

It became quite bothersome and I used a physical therapist to get it under control (after a steroid injection by my orthopedic doctor).

After quite a few sessions with the physical therapist, he taught me the proper exercises to keep my hip strong, which is the key. When I went to the PT, he diagnosed me with having "significant atrophy" (weakness) because of the altered gait.

So twice a day I do exercises for the hip area and actually the entire lower body. I do a comprehensive exercise/self-therapy session in the morning and a shorter session later in the day. It helps TREMENDOUSLY. in fact, I'm getting ready for my morning therapy session right now!

The other thing to consider is chiropractic. Because of the altered gait, my leg length is often not the same. The chiropractor performs spinal and pelvic adjustments and then performs ultrasound on the hip and iliotibial band.

Between chiropractic and the PT I perform on myself, I've been able to "control it" and I feel so very much better than I did.

So consider Physical Therapy and Chiropractic! They've been a godsend for me. Hope this helps!

Median Gluteal Tendonopathy and trochanteric bursitis
 

In the title, are two suggestions on what it could be. These conditions are caused by the change in the biomechanics of the hip when a person continues to walk on an injured lower extremity. Mine was found with MRI with contrast. I have rheumatoid arthritis and continued to try to work as a RN running around with various significant limps due to flared joints. It returns every time I limp due to a flare in a lower extremity. The treatment is to limit the use of the hip, sit with legs crossed avoiding abduction of the hip. Ice, rest, and anti-inflammatories. Hope that is helpful and hope you feel better.