Alexa has been a long-time supporter and contributor to Miles4Hips. As a running coach and massage therapist, she has created many rehabilitation and return-to-running patient resources. Alexa is a Miles4Hips Champion and organized a successful campaign.
Andrea is an active adult diagnosed with hip dysplasia who shared a video story about her PAO surgeries. Andrea shares how she overcame challenges and complications, and she shares advice and inspiration for individuals with hip dysplasia.
Miles4Hips board member, Ashley, shares her story of perseverance in the face of 24+ hip surgeries, EDS, complications, infections, the loss of her hip and 1/3 of her proximal femur. She does not let this get in the way of her life and has found a love for adaptive sports!
Rylee shares her story of being diagnosed with hip dysplasia and undergoing PAO surgery after a failed arthroscopy. She shares, “I hope each and every person will fight to get answers and never give up.”
Claire is an athlete, physiotherapist, and hip dysplasia patient in the UK who is a hip dysplasia advocate and has developed valuable resources for Miles4Hips.
Connie, an adult hip dysplasia patient, shares her journey through multiple hip surgeries, including arthroscopies and a PAO surgery, and how she came to accept having 2 hip replacements in her early 40s.
An adult hip patient shares her story about being treated in infancy for hip dysplasia, undergoing a PAO as a young adult, and the lessons she has learned through her experiences.
Emily and Annabelle’s family shares their story of how hip dysplasia has affected their lives across generations. They share how they have used their experience to effect change in screening practices in their pediatrician’s office. They hope their awareness efforts will prevent other families from dealing with complications from late diagnosis.
An adult hip dysplasia patient shares her poignant story about undergoing PAO and labral reconstruction surgeries and the many lessons as she returned to her roles as mother, wife, harpist, and grand adventurer.
Hannah, a teenage hip dysplasia patient and one of our Miles4Hips Champions, shares her story of multiple surgeries and how her journey has positively shaped her life.
Kaitlynn is an ortho-trauma nurse and dance/gymnastics teacher who shares her experience of being diagnosed with hip dysplasia and undergoing a PAO at age 30. She is optimistic to return to dance!
Kathryn, an avid softball player, shares her story of perseverance. She underwent four surgeries in four years, including three hip arthroscopies, and then her PAO during the Covid pandemic.
Keely, a young adult hip dysplasia patient and mastermind behind the original Miles4Hips “Pass the Crutch” video, shares her complicated journey to get a proper diagnosis and how she is preparing for a future surgery.
Kelli, a hip dysplasia patient, nurse, and yoga enthusiast, shares her life-long story of hip dysplasia. She was treated as a child, underwent PAO surgery as a college student in 1994, and had a THR in 2013.
Laura is a musical theater actor who shares her story about being diagnosed with hip dysplasia, undergoing PAO surgery, and working towards her great comeback!
Lauren shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity, starting as a tiny baby in the NICU and continuing through childhood and teenage years filled with orthopedic surgeries. Lauren is in college and dreams of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
Mariah shares her story of growing up with pain and limited function due to hip dysplasia. She provides detailed accounts of her 9 (yes, 9!) hip surgeries and how she has overcome adversity.
Sarah shares her multi-year journey of seeking answers for her chronic hip pain. She hopes that her story and advocacy will help other patients receive earlier diagnoses and treatment.
Sydney tells the story of her diagnosis, PAO surgery and recovery as a teen. She also shares her insights into how her journey has changed and inspired her. “I hope to inspire others to get through this no matter how hard it is because if you can get through this, you can get through almost anything!”
Meghan shares her long journey to getting an accurate hip dysplasia diagnosis after the birth of her two sons. She recently underwent a PAO surgery and is hoping to be able to hike and play with her kids without pain!
Erin is a teenager and co-founder of Positive PAO who underwent a PAO and labral repair in 2021. She is gearing up for her next round of surgeries later in 2022. Erin brings hope and support to others going through hip dysplasia surgery.
Alexa tells the story of her quest for a diagnosis and PAO surgery. She also shares some great advice, “I also stopped saying ‘I can’t,’ and added ‘yet’ to the end of every statement that had to do with my abilities.”
Shannon shares her story of returning to soccer after many challenges, including 9 hip surgeries.
Kyle
Kyle’s hip dysplasia journey started over a decade ago. But he is now in his mid 30s and is recovering well from PAO surgery. Kyle looks forward to many years of keeping up with his son while playing ice hockey!
Jade
Jade is a theatre (operating room) nurse from Western Australia. She shares her hip dysplasia story with multiple surgeries including hip arthroscopy, PAO, and THR.
Cam’s journey to receiving a hip dysplasia diagnosis and, ultimately, PAO surgery, was riddled by accidents, injuries, and pushing through pain. Cam shares his message to others to “fight for it with everything you’ve got. Look for the light in all the darkness.”
Allyiah shares her frustrating journey of misdiagnosis and feeling disregarded by the medical community. She shares the emotional impact of her journey to her hip dysplasia diagnosis and provides strong examples of perseverance and self-advocacy.
Nicole shares how her hip dysplasia diagnosis was missed until adulthood. She underwent multiple and had multiple complications, but she has not returned to her work as a wedding photographer and is enjoying pain-free hips.
Kelli is a physical therapy assistant, triathlete, and hip dysplasia advocate who was diagnosed and underwent bilateral PAOs in her 40s. Kelli is passionate about hip dysplasia education and awareness and runs the Hippies Club.
Sofia is an active teenager who is recovering from PAO surgery. She required a blood transfusion after surgery and encourages people to donate blood and plasma if they can, since she truly understands the benefits of this gift.
Colette had the unique experience of caring for patients undergoing PAO surgery as a healthcare professional while navigating her own hip dysplasia journey. Colette ran her first marathon a month before her PAO and is already looking forward to running many more miles!
Gabriella had hip pain for 10 years before being diagnosed with hip dysplasia. She recently had a PAO and is looking forward to seeing where the next few months take her.
Thank you for enjoying the hip dysplasia stories. The stories shared by our community members are intended for information and entertainment only. We are incredibly grateful to our hip dysplasia community members who have taken the time to share their experiences and journeys through hip dysplasia. These stories reflect individual experiences and journeys. Nothing in these stories is intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are familiar with your individual medical needs. Miles4Hips does not endorse specific healthcare providers or institutions, and information or opinions shared in these stories does not necessarily reflect those of Miles4Hips or the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
