Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Lisa’s Story
After surgery to align a displaced section of the top of her femur, Lisa is back to the thing she loves most, dancing.
Hip Disorders Program Patient Stories
Our team of orthopedists, surgeons, radiologists, advanced practice nurses and others consider all possible treatment options for children, adolescents and young adults with hip disorders.
Appointments and referrals
A second opinion for bilateral hip dysplasia surgery: Kendall’s story
Kendall Gulli was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia (or developmental dysplasia of the hip) when she was 2 years old. Surgery at CHOP corrected her condition.
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: Zachary’s story
Diagnosed with slipped capital femoral epiphysis of the hip, 12-year-old Zachary faced life-long disability. Thanks to a specialized surgery available at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, surgeons were able to restore Zachary’s normal hip anatomy, allowing him to regain his active lifestyle.
Acetabular Dysplasia: Stephanie’s Story
Stephanie, a runner, was treated for acetabular dysplasia by Wudbhav N. Sankar, MD, at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.