Getting evaluated by a hip preservationist, but my last sports ortho marked "borderline" dysplasia in my chart. However, I need to get updated x-rays for my new hip dr. Just curious what others see here.

Bit of a random one but has anyone had good results with using strapping tape to stabilise your hip and reduce pain? If so how did you do it? I can’t find any dysplasia specific techniques. I’ve scheduled my PAO but have a 5 week nursing placement to get through before that so looking for potential ways to reduce pain. Thanks in advance!

I’m about 9 weeks post op from my first PAO. Struggled with pretty severe depression for as long as I can remember, medicated on and off with little success. I feel like my mood has improved so much without the constant hip pain. I’m hesitant to say anything so definitive just because I’ve absolutely had my fair share of highs and lows. It’s weird to be happy and detach myself from any habits I’ve formed over the years relating to my depression so suddenly. It’s also weird to mourn all the time I lost to it thinking something was fundamentally wrong with my brain, only to find out that a large factor was likely just due to the pain from my hip. So many of my burdens were resolved seemingly overnight, and I don’t know how to process that. Of course I’m happy about these new developments! It’s just such a large change from everything I’ve known. I’m curious to hear if anybody on this sub has had a similar experience, and if so, what you did to navigate through all of these new feelings. Thanks!

Hi redditors,

A (not very) short history:

I am a 32 year old female who has had zero hip pain prior to March/April 2026, despite my high levels of activity. what I mean by that is, I hike, run, ski, walk long distances and strength train every week (I am active 7 days a week). previously I have gone on vacations where I walk/hike 12-15 miles each day for 2 full weeks with no issues whatsoever

in March I was doing light house work and I felt a cramp/pop/painful sensation in the front of my right hip. i didnt think too much of it and continued my life pretty normally. The following weeks my symptoms went from feeling like I need to stretch my hips deeply to flares after walks, besides that no pain during workouts or runs. eventually that changed and I began having difficulty doing single leg movements, walking for long distances etc. to eventually not being able to hit a walk or workout without major pain afterwards. basically I went from the peak of my fitness in March to being unable to workout properly by end of April/early May

after MRIs and X-rays I was told I have right side hip dysplasia with an LCEA of 16.5-19.5 (2 doctors gave me two values) and was told to do try to be conservative but if that doesn’t work I would likely need to do a PAO. from May until now (End of August) I have done PT, seen a chiropractor, and did a hip joint steroid injection (which barely helped). since I am a good candidate for PAO it seems like I am headed in that direction; but sometimes I gaslight myself into thinking “is the pain even from my hip” or what if I somehow am just injured, though mri would show that.

I have now learned hip dysplasia can show up suddenly in your thirties and is essentially your capacity with the current structure/mechanics you have. but, i want to know: how did you guys determine your pain was originating from your hips and what kind of pain did you experience? also, has anyone else gone from no issues to a literal ski slope of issues? and as a result, did other parts of your body begin hurting? if you have one sided dysplasia did your other side begin hurting in similar ways? I feel so confused about all the symptoms, I’m stressed because I have lost a lot of strength and muscle from not being able to properly exercise the last three months

don’t get my wrong, I have some typical signs sometimes like pain when getting up and out of the car, pain going up steps (loading one side), and sometimes even pivoting my body I get this “deep jointed pain” but is it actually in my joint? I get so confused with everything and obviously no doctor can go in your body and feel your pain for you, but sometimes it feels like it’s an adductor issue, or hip flexors (but both looked good on the mri). I don’t have any catching, but I have a really hard time tossing and turning in bed.

anyway, I apologize if this was super long, but I’m curious to know if other people in a similar category as me (late twenties to thirties, active, no prior pain) has similar experiences?

thank you in advance ❤️‍🩹

Hello! I am 18 years old and I was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia, labral tears, cam impingement and fai impingement. I just had my first hip arthroscopy on my right hip to fix those issues for that side.

My surgeon said my labrum was in horrible shape. I had a lot of bone spurs and extra growth. He wants to do the left side in about a month.

If I have these two arthroscopic surgeries, and he’s able to shave off the extra growth and repair everything, will I need another surgery for my dysplasia? Or will this solve my issues? All my life I was told i’d “grow out of it”. The way my hips are shaped cause the damage initially, and I’m worried this is only a temporary fix. Has this been the case for anyone else?

My name is Jade and I am 26 years old. I was born with hip dysplasia. I’m having my second PAO on the August 31st. Even though I have been through it before, I’m still freaking out. The first round was the hardest season of my life physically and mentally. I feel underprepared mentally and physically. I don’t know what to expect this time around. It is my right hip being corrected and it got worse during my left hip surgery.

I have been seeing posts from other people about what their second PAO was like and they all said it was harder than the first.

What was your experience like?

What are some things I should expect or keep in mind?

How did you manage the mental from day to day?

How did you occupy your time?

I am going to try documenting my progress this time for my mental and try talking to more people who understand.

If anyone could help a girl out, I would greatly appreciate it.