Betsy Miller
IHDI Advisory Committee
Author of The Parents’ Guide to Hip Dysplasia
betsy.miller@hipdysplasia.org
Hi everyone, this time I’m reviewing two books that were written by authors in England.
The first book is Cast Life: A Parent’s Guide to DDH, which was written by Natalie Trice about her experiences when her son was diagnosed and treated for hip dysplasia. Natalie Trice is a member of the IHDI Advisory Committee and she founded the nonprofit organization DDH UK https://ddh-uk.org/.
Cast Life: A Parent’s Guide to DDH
by Natalie Trice
Cast Life combines a thoughtful explanation of hip dysplasia with the author’s personal experience. Author Natalie Trice provides an in-depth discussion about hip dysplasia in childhood. She shares her personal experiences as a parent of a young child whose treatment included surgery and a spica cast as well as the experiences of other parents. I’d recommend this book as a resource for families with a child who has hip dysplasia.
Cast Life is available through most online booksellers, and you can order a copy at many brick and mortar bookstores.
Amazon USA https://www.amazon.com/Cast-Life-Developmental-Dysplasia-Explained/dp/191092301X
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cast-Life-Developmental-Dysplasia-Explained/dp/191092301X
Contact Natalie Trice https://hipdysplasia.org/about/international-advisory-board/natalie-trice/
The next book I’m reviewing is The Happy Hips Guide to Teen & Young Adult Hip Dysplasia by Hannah Purdy. This book was written by a teen with hip dysplasia as a resource for other teens.
The Happy Hips Guide to Teen & Young Adult Hip Dysplasia
by Hannah Purdy
This book explains hip dysplasia in short, simple sections that include a diagram of the hip and x-rays. Teens may find the author’s experience relatable and the book’s concise length approachable. The Happy Hips Guide to Teen & Young Adult Hip Dysplasia is available through online booksellers.
Amazon USA https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Guide-Young-Adult-Dysplasia/dp/1905691181
