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!
Amy is a yoga teacher who was diagnosed with hip and shoulder dysplasia and hypermobile EDS. Watch her video to hear her story and how she now uses her journey to teach others with hypermobility how to safely and freely enjoy yoga.
Betsy is a hip dysplasia advocate who has written several books related to hip dysplasia. She was treated for hip dysplasia as an infant and had a THR as an adult. Betsy shares lessons she learned along the way.
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.
Kelli, a hip dysplasia patient, nurse, and yoga enthusiast, shares her life-long story of hip dysplasia, including being treated as a child, undergoing a PAO as a college student in 1994, and having a total hip replacement in 2013.
Linda is an adult hip dysplasia patient who is an illustrator. Linda shares her story of her complex hip dysplasia diagnosis and treatment. She also shares how she has used her experiences to support others through development of the Adult Hip Dysplasia Rehab Strategies Facebook support group.
Hip dysplasia advocate, Beth, shares her Vlog, which documents her life and experiences with hip dysplasia as she prepares for a total hip replacement in fall, 2022.
Allison’s hip dysplasia was treated in childhood and again in her adult years, but it has never slowed her down. She now walks to raise awareness and shares her faith and passion to support children and families navigating this diagnosis.
Shaun’s hip dysplasia was treated in early childhood, but it never fully resolved. Shaun has never let his pain stop hip from living a full life. Shaun had a THR when he was 22. He continues to be active and lives by the mantra, “I’m in pain, but do it anyway.”
Amber shares her lifelong journey with hip dysplasia and her decision to have a THR in her early 20s. She provides encouragement to patients that you are never too young to accept a life in pain.
Jade is a theatre (operative room) nurse from Western Australia. She shares her hip dysplasia story including her diagnosis and multiple surgeries, including arthroscopy, PAO, and THR surgeries.
Coley tells her story of her PAO, non-union, and THR. She shares how her volunteer work with service dogs for veterans and first responders has helped her through her journey.
Leah shares how her missed hip dysplasia diagnosis as a child led to chronic pain, limited mobility, and significant weight gain as an adult. She persevered to get a correct diagnosis. Leah underwent weight-loss surgery and a THR. She is feeling better than ever!
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.
