Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
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Gabriella’s Story
When I was 14 years old and a freshman in high school, I tried out for and made my school’s field hockey team. Previous to this, I was a total non-athlete and didn’t do too much physical activity. About a month into my first season, I noticed tenderness in my hip area and began to…
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Allison’s Story
Allison is an adult hip dysplasia patient and advocate who has shared her story previously with the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and, more recently, through an essay challenge through Faith Writers (where she received a 1st place award!) Allison chronicles her hip dysplasia journey from treatment in childhood through her hip replacement as a young…
