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Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Day 7: Walking with a Frame



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Welcome to my blog! I am a physiotherapist and this is me documenting my experiences with a condition called Hip Dysplasia, or Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). Hip Dysplasia means that the hip joint has not developed properly, and the socket is too shallow for the ball of the joint. If it is not treated the hip can develop osteo-arthritis much more quickly than in a normal joint. I'm giving you an inside view to what it is like to experience hip dysplasia from a patient's perspective. I hope to inform and educate fellow hipsters and health care professionals about the condition and its related surgeries. Enjoy!
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Please note this blog is written from a patient's perspective of some thoughts for health professionals and others with hip dysplasia and should not be used as individualised medical advice. Please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if necessary.
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