Young Adult Hip Preservation Program Patient Stories

Our team of hip specialists is actively researching the conditions that cause hip deformities, investigating new surgical techniques and tracking long-term outcomes for patients with hip disorders.

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Patient story

Morgan’s story: Bilateral hip surgery
When Morgan was 11, longstanding hip issues began to severely limit her mobility and ability to play her favorite sport, soccer. Here, she describes the experience in her own words.
Patient story

Acetabular Dysplasia: Angeline’s Story
When hip pain sidelined Angeline Mays from field hockey, she sought help from the Young Adult Hip Preservation Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.