I did the Loch Ness 10k in 2008 and 2009 when I was still able to run and round about that time was the first time...
Personal Stories
Josh’s Perthes story
I was diagnosed with Perthes hip in 1997, shortly after my third birthday.The diagnoses itself took longer than usual...
Mark born with bilateral talipes in 1972
Hi my name is Mark and I was born with Bi-lateral talipes in 1972. I was under the care of Mr Scott at Addenbrooks in...
Lucy’s story – DDH and Pavlik harness
Lucy was breech pretty much throughout my whole pregnancy and was born by cesarean section on 25.02.16. She was...
Lauren’s story – diagnosed with Bilateral Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE)
My name is Lauren and I am now 18. When I was 12 years old I was on holiday in Spain in August 2015 when I developed...
Ryan’s story – clubfoot treated with surgery before Ponseti
Ryan's clubfoot/talipes was treated with surgery before the Ponseti method was common.
Jude’s story – PFFD and amputation
Paralympian Jude had her leg amputated as a teenager due to PFFD.
Laila’s story – born with fibular hemimelia
Laila was born with fibular hemimelia and had a planned amputation at 18 months old.
Declan’s story – Perthes to professional footballer
Declan was diagnosed with Perthes at seven years old, now he's a professional footballer.