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I"m told not to stand or walk pigeon-toed while recovering from thr. i've been p-t since childhood, now 68. is this really a big issue?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Talk to your surgeon: What the surgeon is concerned about is rotating the head of the new hip so that it pops out of the new socket. Discuss the problem with your surgeon. Good luck with your recovery.

Answered 4/24/2015

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