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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

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I have been diagnosed with congenital hip dysplasia. I was wondering if that is what is was that I have? When I was born my hip stuck out and grew that way during my mother s pregnancy. I was born with one hip (the entire side) completely sticking forward but was fine. The doctors decided to break my hip and put it in place. They told my mother to just use extra diapers and watch me extra. Did extra tests all that as a baby. I have always had problems and just thought I was broken I did not know about being born wrong and having that happen until I was older. now I have other problems stemming in the spot where my spine is twisted as a result. I have osteoarthritis in that spot and degenerative disc disease. My doctor said that essentially stretching me out will fix this. I have had it my entire life and am tired of being in pain and walking with a limp. Is this the right diagnosis (the congenital hip dysplasia)? What can I do to help my pain? I have alot of health care professionals look at me odd because i m 26 with these issues. I have problems walking and can t run more than a short sprint without pain or stand in one spot longer than a few minutes without my legs locking up. It s becoming more of a problem and I have 4 children to think about. I refuse to be that laid up mom. I have also with my youngest had a dural puncture through my spine 2ce (brilliant people there) which caused many problems by itself. 2 years ago I couldn t even hold a pen. The degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis were discovered after avoiding car on my bicycle on the way to work and falling via the e.r. about a month ago. Thanks! Sorry it s long.

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Dear patient, usually congenital hip dysplasia, is painless, but with limp on walking. it's true that this lurch while walking affects the spine causing it to tilt, and getting degenerated early. In your case an X-Ray can be diagnostic, and at your age you can think of getting a hip replacement done, so get it done if quality of your life is at sake, the worst thing that can happen with a replacement is that you may need revision surgery in the future, but that is the price we pay for getting good quality of life, and it also will help your spine. I hope that makes your decision clearThanks