Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
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Emily’s Story
Hip dysplasia has been a part of my life since birth. At birth, in the late 80s, I was diagnosed with “clicky hips.” But due to other health issues, they were not the main priority at the time. I grew up in a very small town in southern Michigan, and access to specialists required at
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Laura’s Story
“Yes we’ll do the arthroscopy to fix the labrum, but I’ll also need to do another surgery where we cut your pelvis into pieces and screw it back together.” Not what I was expecting to hear. I walked out of that office in a fog, terrified and wanting to speed up my other consults so I
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Linda’s Story
My story is unfortunately not unlike many with this diagnosis of adult hip dysplasia. Growing up I had memories of pain in various parts of my body. Letters I had found in a recent clear out of my parents’ home noted significant back pain in high school. During volleyball season I was taken to a doctor
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Kaitlynn’s Story
I was born on January 15, 1989. Like all babies, I was checked from head to toe, including for a click in my hips (per my mother) and was deemed free of any issue. I had a ton of energy when I was young so my mother enrolled me in dance and gymnastics. We quickly
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Kelli’s Story
Hi there fellow Hippies! It has been a blessing to find this site and community dedicated to the education, support and fellowship for those of us, young and adults, affected by hip dysplasia. Whether as the warriors or the loved ones, we are all impacted by this diagnosis in very heavy ways. For my (very
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Comorbidities
Individuals with hip dysplasia may have other health conditions or health-related characteristics that may impact their hip dysplasia journey. Please visit the following pages to learn more about some that are most commonly asked about: Hypermobility and EDS Obesity: Relevance for PAO Surgery
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Just a Bunch of Hippies on the Trails: The Bear 100 Pace and Support Crew
Many ultra-runners choose to have a team of crew members and pacers to help them make it through the long miles. Crew members often meet the runner several times during the race and can provide gear, food, and hydration, as well as mental and emotional support along the course. Pacers are individuals who are not