Just turned 35, have had hip problems for about 5 years. Diagnosed with DDH (hip dysplasia) both sides. Left side is severe (center edge angle less than 15 degrees) and right moderate to severe. MRI shows arthritis and bilateral torn labra.
I think most have been surprised given severity. I was never diagnosed and have been super active with sports, military training, etc. I recently went to three joint ortho's including one that specializes in adult hip dysplasia. Was hoping to hear about joint preservation surgery (PAO), but he told me my hips are now too far gone and left will need to be replaced. Also have a LLD on my left of about ½ inch.
Didn't give me a date, but said to let him know when I was ready. The previous two hinted I was much too young to progress to THR. I am encouraged by others stories with similar diagnosis and recovery stories, but still feel too young to take this step. I have good days and bad days, but it honestly becomes hard to walk more than a few blocks or play with my young children some days.
Would love to hear others when they decided to pull the trigger with hip dysplasia (and still being young).
I think most have been surprised given severity. I was never diagnosed and have been super active with sports, military training, etc. I recently went to three joint ortho's including one that specializes in adult hip dysplasia. Was hoping to hear about joint preservation surgery (PAO), but he told me my hips are now too far gone and left will need to be replaced. Also have a LLD on my left of about ½ inch.
Didn't give me a date, but said to let him know when I was ready. The previous two hinted I was much too young to progress to THR. I am encouraged by others stories with similar diagnosis and recovery stories, but still feel too young to take this step. I have good days and bad days, but it honestly becomes hard to walk more than a few blocks or play with my young children some days.
Would love to hear others when they decided to pull the trigger with hip dysplasia (and still being young).