Let's talk about DDH as a child and into adulthood: Jill's story

In this episode, we talk to Jill, a  marketing consultant by trade who loves to swim, sing in two choirs and walk. 

Jill was born in Sheffield in 1971 with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips (DDH). Jill's DDH journey was challenging from the very beginning. The ball at the top of her left hip was little more than a pin-head and the socket was just plain missing. Her knees and ankles were also impacted. 

Jill received her treatment at the Sheffield Hospital, one of the leading pediatric orthopaedic hospitals in the UK. She underwent several operations, including leg lengthening during her teenage years.  At the age of 32, she received a hip replacement and she is due to have a knee replacement in 2022. 

Jill has her own blog 'Jill's Walking Blog' where she shares her personal journey to understand herself, and how her different-ability has influenced who she is today.