I read your posts on Facebook I get your emails on my phone My heart sinks as a I feel your pain and desperation I know that feeling all too well But I know you can do this And you can do it knowing we are here to help You have to know it is […]
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Gemma Almond on DDH and Pain
Gemma Almond is the DDH UK Patron and is today on the blog talking about hip dysplasia and pain, something she has encountered as a Paralympic swimmer. We think it is a brave, inspiring read and hope you do too. I thought I would start with the difficult topic, and I am not sure how […]
Read about us on the Orthopaedic Research UK Website
At the end of November, Natalie Trice, went to London to meet with Orthopaedic Research UK. Social media had put the two organisations together and we are very much looking forward to working with the team in 2017. Orthopaedic research can improve people’s lives in many ways: It helps develop artificial joints and limbs which […]
Your DDH Story
Each week we see a rise in the number of patients and parents we support on their journey towards healthy hips. For some DDH is picked up early and the condition is corrected when the child spends weeks or months in a Pavlik harness. For others it is a closed reduction operation and time spent […]
DDH UK BECOMES A LIGHT IN THE DARK FOR HIP PARENTS AROUND THE WORLD
Today we announced our new name, DDH UK, to the media. Initially a celebration of one young DDH sufferer’s journey, we have seen rapid growth and a swift expansion since being launched in late October 2015. As well as offering around the clock support for parents and adult sufferers alike, the team has also […]
Good luck Noah #hugsfornoah
Several months ago Samantha from Hip-Pose, mentioned a lady called Shelly and her gorgeous son, Noah, to me. Little did I know just how much this amazing little boy and his inspiring mum would come to mean to me and make such an impact on the work I am doing and the way I view Lucas’ […]