For patients and their families and friends, hip dysplasia is a journey. Here, patients, families, caregivers, and friends share their hip dysplasia stories. Get ready to be inspired!
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!”
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.
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.
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.
Paige shares her challenges of dealing with hip dysplasia, pain, surgeries, and recoveries as a teenager. She talks about learning to not be ashamed of her scars and also how she has found healing in some unexpected places.
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.
Gigi, one of our Miles4Hips Champions, is a ballet dancer whose athletics were put on hold by hip dysplasia. She shares her story of how bilateral labral reconstructions and PAOs have allowed her to be an athlete again.
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.”
Rylee shares her story of being diagnosed with hip dysplasia and undergoing PAO surgery after a failed hip arthroscopy. She shares her dream that, “I hope each and every person will fight to get answers and never give up.”
Danielle struggled through years of misdiagnosis and failed orthopedic surgeries on her legs before finally getting her hip dysplasia diagnosis. Danielle had a PAO and is focusing on returning to life as a college student.
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.
