Hip dysplasia

I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 41. I feel like I have imposter syndrome, if you do too, hopefully this will help you realise you're not alone.

The weekend before surgery I thought I would be an agitated mess but surprisingly I wasn’t. I kept busy seeing friends and family and it was only when people asked how I was feeling about Monday, would I then feel rather anxious. Last time, all I could think about was the op and could well up at the drop of a hat. This time I think a combination of denial and knowing what to expect helped me keep it together. Andrew and I stayed at our friends, Georgie and Gary’s, house the night before the…

Baby hip health is so important, and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute is sharing the 4 facts they wish parents knew about hip health

Hip and lower back pain are a common combination of pain associated with disorders I see on a daily basis. The lower back is complex and can refer pain to the hip joint and leg. earn the common symptoms and causes of low back pain in younger patients (30 to 60 years old), including back muscle strain and lumbar herniated discs

Here's everything you need to know about hip dysplasia in babies from a mom who has been there, done that. Hip dysplasia risk factors, hip dysplasia warning signs, hip dysplasia prevention tips, plus helpful resources if your child has hip dysplasia. If you are a parent, you need to know this important information.

Labral tears in the hip are injuries to the cartilage that lines and protects your hip joint’s socket. They usually feel like a low, dull ache you feel deep in your hip.

Hip dysplasia happens when the bones in your hip joint don’t fit together correctly. Hip dysplasia in babies is treatable with bracing or surgery.

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Yes, it sucks right now. This is not a forever diagnosis.

Physiotherapist Lewis Craig shares around Managing Hip Instability and Pain in the Hypermobile Individual

After two or three years of dealing with pain in my hip, I knew things were getting worse. I used to be able to warm up and experience pain-free workouts, only to stiffen up significantly after I left the gym. But things had progressed to the point that I was in pain all the time

The word “dysplasia” means “abnormality of development”. Hip dysplasia is a canine genetic condition in which there is a tendency towards development of hip laxity early in life. Hip dysplasia is not congenital because affected dogs are born with morphologically normal hips.

Wow. I totally meant to do a weekly update after surgery in case this helps anyone out there... but... I was on an airplane! Yes, I booked my return flight home exactly 7 days after the surgery. They said it was a 5-7 day hospital stay and I was hoping to make that and didn't want to miss a flight if I booked too early. Then after my first night post-op... I was worried I wouldn't even make my 7 day flight. I did. Things got better so I will break down the first week by days and then…

You may be aware of hip dysplasia, but are you seeing the whole picture? LCEA is inadequate for detection of acetabular dysplasia and hip instability.

I kind of hate this question from soon-to-be PAO patients because I feel like only you can know what questions to ask your surgeon regarding...

A Patient's Guide to Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children Introduction Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), previously known as congenital hip dysplasia is a common disorder affecting infants and young children. The change in name reflects the fact that DDH is a developmental process that occurs over time. It develops either in utero

So nearly time to see the consultant, and honestly it couldn’t come soon enough. The relentless pulling of the psoas it wearing me down. Though being poorly for the last week hasn’t hel…

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