Category: Stories of Others

  • Candice’s Hip Dysplasia Story

    When I was born, my parents were told I showed no signs of hip dysplasia (‘clicky hips’ as they were known back then). But seeing as my cousin had been diagnosed, my Mum asked them to check again. I’m so lucky she did, as they found I did have ‘clicky hips’. It was just a…

  • Hip Dysplasia – A Mother’s Perspective

    Agata’s Story “When people asked me what sex I was hoping for during pregnancy, my response was always straightforward. I wanted “healthy”. Since the birth of my baby girl six weeks ago I’ve been surprised with the number of (often unknown to me) people who have commented that “you’ve got your girl now”. The opinionated…

  • Kendall’s Hip Dysplasia Story

    Kendall’s Hip Dysplasia Story “Hey guys! I have hip dysplasia and I’d like to tell you a bit about my story. So I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 2 when mum noticed me dragging my leg around everywhere and because it was diagnosed too late I have had 4 surgeries, bone grafts and cartilage removal…

  • Hipsleepers

    Hipsleepers – Jessica’s DDH Story My hip dysplasia journey is much the same as thousands of other families in Australia and around the world.  My husband and I had a beautiful new baby girl who happened to have two clicky hips when she was born.  I didn’t know what hip dysplasia was and I received…