Linda,

        I have never had any orthopedic procedures, but if I were you, I'd
get a second opinion. Folks I have talked to say tendon lenthening sets you
up for
arthritis later on. Check it out first.

Bobby Greer

>Hello everyone,
>
>I am fairly new to the list and am learning a lot from the postings and
>making a few new friends.
>
>I just recently went to see my othopedist and he is refering me to the
>CP clinic at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA because he thinks I
>need several surgeries to correct chronic tendonitis in my right hip
>when I walk any significant distance.
>
>That is not what I expected to hear!  I am able to walk on my own
>without assistance.  The only modification I have is orthodics in my
>shoes.  I am an elementary school teacher so mobility is important.  I
>want to be able to teach for a long time and would like to hear from
>people who have had similar problems.
>
>He suggests that I need my achilles and hamstrings lengthened.  I've had
>the achilles lengthened when I was 5 years old...Can they do it again
>with the same success?  Right now, I am at about -5 degrees on ankle
>flexion...maybe 40 degrees on the left side for straight leg raise and
>50-60 degrees on the right...
>
>I am 26, take no medications of any kind...What is everyone else's
>experience with this?  If you've had either surgery (especially later in
>life) I'd love to hear more about it, the recovery period, results etc.
>
>Thanks
>
>Linda