In this special season recap of Straight From the Hip, I reflect on nine conversations that explored hip dysplasia from multiple perspectives: patients and families, psychology, clinical decision-making, trust, innovation, and the future of care.
Drawing on discussions with Betsy Miller, Gemma Barber, Sammy Krathen, Dr. Kelly Rabenstein, Dr. Maurizio De Pellegrin, Dr. Joel Warsh, Dr. Tom Youm, Dr. Manoj Ramachandran, and Dr. Jacob Jaremko, this episode examines the themes that connected the season and answers questions submitted by listeners.
Topics include the lifelong impact of hip dysplasia, parental anxiety and resilience, borderline dysplasia, shared decision-making, the role of innovation in orthopedics, and how artificial intelligence may transform screening and diagnosis in the years ahead.
From patient stories to system design, this episode explores a central idea that emerged throughout the season: hip dysplasia is not just an anatomical condition; it is a developmental condition that requires long-term thinking.
Whether you are a parent, patient, clinician, researcher, or advocate, this episode offers a chance to step back, connect the dots, and look ahead to the future of hip preservation and hip dysplasia care.
