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fragile-lil-flower-blog · 5 years

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My hip dysplasia was unexpected and I was very unprepared for the abrupt stop it put in my daily life. I was diagnosed at 20 and had both hips worked on by 22. I received a hip replacement on my left hip and a peri-acetabular osteotomy (google it lol) on my right. To this day both my hips work at different capacity, my gait will never be normal, Idon’t think my hips will ever be pain free again.

But that never stopped me before and it won’t stop me now. I’m sharing for anyone else who may be going through something similar and to just share my progress overall. This hasn’t been an easy journey and some days my legs DONT WANNA. Thanks for reading, feel free to ask me any questions or just share anything you’d like. ❤️❤️

#hip replacement #hip dysplasia #surgery #pao #periacetabularosteotomy #pain #hips #hospital #young #girl #recovery #ouch #journey

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the-science-of-emily-blog · 5 years

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Hi, my name is Emily. I am a 28 year old student trying to finish my BS in Exercise Science, or Kinesiology. I have a long history with injuries and health problems, which is why it has taken so long to finish my degree. I recently found out I have Hip Dysplasia about a year ago, a diagnosis which has changed my life dramatically. At the time I was working as a rock climbing instructor and a Physical Therapy technician. My health declined quickly after my diagnosis, and I stopped being able to climb and run and hike. Luckily, one of the leading Hip Dysplasia experts/surgeons in the US works in the same state where I live, and I made an appointment to see him soon after my diagnosis. At the appointment, he told me both of my hips were in rough shape with grade 1 arthritis on both sides, subchondral cysts, and moderate arthritis in my sacroiliac joints. He recommended I not wait until graduating college to have the dysplasia addressed, due to the ‘extreme’ nature of my hip dysplasia and the loss of intra-articular cartilage. On June 22, 2018, he performed a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) on my right hip. This procedure involves breaking the pelvis in 3 places around the hip socket, also called the acetabulum, rotating the socket to better fit the head of the femur, and screwing it back together. I began walking about 2 months (8 weeks) after the procedure, and started physical therapy around the same time. It was a long and arduous effort to rehabilitate my right hip and leg; the surrounding tissues were swollen, sore, and cranky after being cut and repositioned. I have substantial damage to my lateral femoral cutaneous nerve because of the surgery; my right thigh does not have much sensation other than feelings of lightning bolts and disproportionate responses to temperature changes. Soon after my right PAO, my left hip began to present significant symptoms. My surgeon recommended I ignore the left hip pain and focus on my right hip recovery. I tried but could not ignore the pain in my left hip. Upon getting an MRI on the left hip, my surgeon noticed the extensive damage in the cartilage and told me he would like to do a PAO on that hip before college graduation as well. Seven months after my right PAO, I had a PAO on my left hip, on January 15, 2019. I am currently 2 weeks post left PAO. I have a hematoma/fluid buildup in my L hip flexor area which makes moving the leg extremely painful. It feels like my skin is ripping apart every time I bend in that area. It is supposed to go away with time, but so far it has not changed much. In regard to activity, I have strict orders from my surgeon to not walk much on crutches, which could irritate my still-healing R hip. So...I sit. I sit and hate my life and feel ashamed for becoming a blob. I am ashamed of not being able to hold a job because of my pain and inability to take care of basic life needs. Once my incision heals, I can begin to walk in chest-deep water in the pool and ride a stationary bike. In the meantime, I am working on finishing my last 2 classes of the EMU Exercise Science program and trying to find motivation or determination within myself to see the program to its end and graduate. This is hard. This is the hardest thing I have done. I used to be someone who could run 30+ miles a week and swim and hike and bike and rock climb, but now I can’t even tie my own shoes.

#hipdysplasia #periacetabularosteotomy #paorecovery #paowarrior

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amywilliamstattoo · 4 years

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Healed mandala and a bit of today's crocodile, at @northsidetattooz Message me on my Facebook page Amy Williams Tattoo to book in. Please follow the link in my bio to help out with my hip op :) #northsidetattooz #northside #amywilliams #amybirdart #periacetabularosteotomy #peanutbutter https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_y12KAd43/?igshid=9um35lq12sqb

#northsidetattooz #northside #amywilliams #amybirdart #periacetabularosteotomy #peanutbutter

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justjackiesart · 7 years

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Needing to use a walker to get around kinda blows, but I also have a portable seat at all times, so...

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chelseyleegaddy · 7 years

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Released for two years from my hip docs! They are pleased with my progress❤ #hipdysplasia #hipdysplasiaawareness #orthocarolina #periacetabularosteotomy #pao (at Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy)

#orthocarolina #hipdysplasia #pao #periacetabularosteotomy #hipdysplasiaawareness

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bloodynora · 6 years

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#disability #lucky #representingdisability #representation #hipdysplasia #wheelchair #crutches #fashion #style #disabilitystyle #iamperfectasme #perfectasme #inclusion #fashionforward #photographingdisability #pao #postop #paowarrior #hipdisplasia #bilateralhipdysplasia #hipop #surgery #recovery #luckyBird #Spadafora #bird #periacetabularosteotomy #london #colourpop #colourful #streetart #bird (at Shoreditch)

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thepoliteahole · 8 years

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6 Months on

Ok so 6 months ago around this time I was out of my mind, laid in hospital after having a peri acetabular osteotomy on my left hip. The operation only took 2.5 hours, I didn't need a blood transfusion, I woke within 30 minutes and told the nurse all about tractors, 17 hours after the operation I took myself off with a walking frame to the canteen, I only had to stay in hospital for 4 days, it would have been 3 but they didn't have my drugs, At 3 months came off all opiate drugs, At 4 months started work, At 5 month got discharged from physio, had my 6 month CT 3 weeks early and told I don't have to go back to the hospital for 12 months, And I did a run! Well a jog, 500 meters tops, but I was running!! HAPPY But there are downsides too of course, but the good far outweigh the bad! Like I still have no feeling in my thigh, My pelvis aches, I'm assuming from healing but it aches all the time, I still have a slight limp, but it's the best it's been in like 3 years, I have a noticeable skinnier leg, but it's getting there. And I still can't fasten jeans, so I'm walking about top button undone, some comments have been made 😂 I'm really happy and proud of my progress 😀 I've just stayed positive and done all I can to get better. Yes I'm not 100% but I never expected to be at a year never mind 6 month

#periacetabularosteotomy #hipdysplasia #hipsurgery #6monthspostop #staypositive #recovery #poa #ddh #proudoftheeffort

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amywilliamstattoo · 4 years

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Done at @northsidetattooz Message me on my Facebook page Amy Williams Tattoo to book in. Please follow the link in my bio to give some support for my hip surgery recovery...I'm going to be unable to tattoo for aaaaaaaages! Thankyou to everyone who has donated so far, you are helping enormously 😊 #newcastletattoos #northside #northsidetattooz #dotworknewcastle #blackworknewcastle #floraltattoos #paosurgery #periacetabularosteotomy #peanutbutter https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ogt7Ugc0f/?igshid=1faazcoy5o4jp

#newcastletattoos #northside #northsidetattooz #dotworknewcastle #blackworknewcastle #floraltattoos #paosurgery #periacetabularosteotomy #peanutbutter

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the-science-of-emily-blog · 5 years

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This is my corrected L hip! Looks pretty much the same as the other hip, right? Slightly shallow but overall okay. According to the protractor app, my L hip LCEA is now measuring around 35 degrees. Before the surgery it was about 21 degrees, which is better than my R side but still dysplastic. 21 to 35 degrees and 9 to 32 degrees is amazing. Hooray for modern medicine!

Also, check out that osteotomy gap and bone graft! My surgeon is a master of precision. Fun fact when I asked him how much force it took to break the pelvis during the procedure, he wouldn’t give me a numerical value. Instead he gave me a look and said, “I usually break a sweat”. Not only that but he uses a crazy big bone chisel! That, of course, he refused to show me.

#hipdysplasia #paorecovery #periacetabularosteotomy

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the-science-of-emily-blog · 5 years

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For those of you interested, this is a close-up of my corrected R hip. I downloaded a protractor app and measured the lateral center edge angle (LCEA). As you can see, the LCEA measures at just over 30 degrees, which is well within a normal value (normal hips measure anywhere from 25-40 degrees). When you look at the socket itself, you can see how shallow it is. Normal hips curve around the femoral head more closely and create a “cup” for the head of the femur. This is still far better than it had been! I went from an LCEA of 9 degrees to almost 32 degrees! Certainly not perfect - I still have aches and pains - but much better. The white lines up top are the 4 screws that held my osteotomy in place directly post-op.

#hipdysplasia #periacetabularosteotomy #paorecovery

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the-science-of-emily-blog · 5 years

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I have two white cats. They are almost identical; brother & sister. This one is named Squeeze. She likes treats and cuddling. She has been a great comfort to me during these tough hip surgery recoveries.

#hipdysplasia #paorecovery #periacetabularosteotomy

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the-science-of-emily-blog · 5 years

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Persian Silk Tree - Albizia julibrissin - also known as a Mimosa tree. I took this photo last June before my R PAO. We were visiting North Carolina for the weekend and I took a walk to enjoy my freedom.

#hipdysplasia #paorecovery #periacetabularosteotomy

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the-science-of-emily-blog · 5 years

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It was -20 degrees in Michigan yesterday. I don’t mind snow, but the extreme cold makes my hips hurt. This photo was taken last May when I could still hike and the mosquitoes were out in full force. Remembering better times today.

#hipdysplasia #paorecovery #periacetabularosteotomy

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justjackiesart · 7 years

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Had my 4 week follow up today, everything's healing really well and I got cleared to start gradually adding weight to my leg. I got better xrays too, and I circled the spots where they cut my bones. I still can't believe it's already been a month. But time flies when you sleep like 20 hours a day lol

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bloodynora · 6 years

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#disability #lucky #representingdisability #representation #hipdysplasia #wheelchair #crutches #fashion #style #disabilitystyle #iamperfectasme #perfectasme #inclusion #fashionforward #photographingdisability #pao #postop #paowarrior #hipdisplasia #bilateralhipdysplasia #hipop #surgery #recovery #luckyBird #Spadafora #bird #periacetabularosteotomy #london (at London, United Kingdom)

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bloodynora · 6 years

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My baby sis and I collaborated on a blog and photo project #disability #lucky #representingdisability #representation #hipdysplasia #wheelchair #crutches #fashion #style #disabilitystyle #iamperfectasme #perfectasme #inclusion #fashionforward #photographingdisability #pao #postop #paowarrior #hipdisplasia #bilateralhipdysplasia #hipop #surgery #recovery #luckyBird #Spadafora #bird #periacetabularosteotomy #longexposure (at Hammersmith Broadway, London)

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