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04/22/2026

Patient Testimonial — Carol Kurth 🏥💬

Q: What operation did you have?
A: I had a PAO (periacetabular osteotomy).

Q: How long was your recovery?
A: I was on crutches for about three months and continued physical therapy for around 9 months after surgery.

Q: How far post-op are you now?
A: I’m currently 22 months post-op.

Q: What activities are you back to?
A: I’m a podiatry resident, so I don’t always have time for as much activity as I’d like, but I feel like I can choose to do any physical activity without worrying about hip pain afterward.

Q: Any tips for someone preparing for hip surgery?
A: Remember that your “new normal” after surgery might not look exactly like life before your pain started. Even though my life is so much better now, I still have reminders that I went through a major surgery.

Q: Biggest improvement since surgery?
A: The biggest improvement is being pain-free during and after activity. Before surgery, I couldn’t run at all without being in pain for weeks. Even an easy spin class would leave me in so much pain that I couldn’t sleep that night.

Q: How has your quality of life changed?
A: My quality of life has improved significantly. I feel like I have the freedom to be active again without constantly worrying about pain.

04/15/2026

Why does recovery after hip preservation surgery take so long?

⚠️ Please note: This content is for general educational purposes only. For personalized advice about your hip or treatment options, consult your physician directly.

04/08/2026

Join Dr. Williams for his third live Q&A session and feel free to ask any questions regarding hip dysplasia or PAOs in the comments!

📅 Monday, May 11, 2026
More details regarding the live stream to come.

🔗 Learn more at chicagohipdoctor.com

04/01/2026

I am currently undertaking an AO traveling fellowship in Bern, Switzerland at Inselspital, working with the hip team.

The Bern hip service has contributed so much to the foundations of what we do as hip surgeons today—across hip preservation, trauma, and arthroplasty.

Being able to experience this innovative environment firsthand has been truly inspiring. It’s a privilege to learn from a team with such a strong legacy of excellence and commitment to advancing patient care.

I am grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to bringing these insights back into my own hip practice in Chicago.

03/25/2026

Repost from

In this clip from CoinFlips & Controversies, Dr. Willians joined Dr. Selley to discuss radiographic signs of acetabular retroversion and how they factor into hip evaluation, especially in cases of failed hip arthroscopy.

📍 Chicago Hip Summit | August 28, 2026

⚠️ This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace individualized medical advice.

03/18/2026

Myth: Everyone over 40 needs a hip replacement.

In his latest live Q&A, Dr. Williams breaks down common misconceptions about PAOs, including why age alone doesn’t determine the right treatment. This clip highlights one of the biggest myths he hears.

⚠️ Please note: This content is for general educational purposes only. For personalized advice about your hip or treatment options, consult your physician directly.

03/11/2026

Dr. Williams is now on YouTube! 🎥

Missed a live session or want to watch it again? Full recordings of his live sessions will now be uploaded to his channel so you can catch up anytime and never miss the Q&As.

Visit the link in bio or visit youtube.com/drjoelwilliams

03/04/2026

Patient Testimonial — Olivia Potter 💃💬

Q: What operation did you have?
A: With Dr. Williams, I had a PAO (periacetabular osteotomy) on both hips.

Q: How long was your recovery?
A: It took about 6 months to begin easing back into my desired activity level, but closer to 18 months to feel where I truly wanted to be.

Q: How far post-op are you now?
A: Just over a year and a half post-op on my right side and 4 months post-op on my left side.

Q: What activities are you back to?
A: Before surgery, I was working toward becoming a professional dancer. After taking time off to recover, I’m now back to pursuing that goal.

Q: Any tips for someone preparing for hip surgery?
A: Use your voice and advocate for yourself. Not every medication or step in the recovery protocol works the same for everyone. My right side progressed smoothly with weight bearing, but my left side needed more time. Speaking up about my pain allowed me to adjust my recovery and give my body the time it needed. Self-advocacy is so important throughout the entire process.

Q: Biggest improvement since surgery?
A: The biggest improvement has been my pain. Before surgery, I struggled with walking and daily activities and experienced random pains regularly. As a dancer, I’ve also noticed significant improvements in my flexibility and hip stability.

Q: Advice for anyone nervous about surgery?
A: The recovery is long, but it gave me back my quality of life, my ability to dance, and the freedom to do what I love. Dr. Williams and his team were incredibly supportive and responsive throughout both surgeries, I always felt well taken care of.

Q: How has your quality of life changed?
A: My overall quality of life has greatly improved. I had hip pain for so long that I didn’t realize it wasn’t normal until it was pointed out to me. After my PAOs, I finally understand what a healthy hip should feel like. I no longer live with the pain I once had.

02/25/2026

Dr. Williams’ second LIVE Q&A was a success! 👏

For those who couldn’t join us, he dove into some of the most common myths surrounding PAOs and hip preservation surgeries. The first myth he tackled:

👉 “If someone has a torn labrum, they automatically need a scope to fix it.”

We’re so grateful to everyone who tuned in and asked thoughtful questions.

⚠️ Please note: This information is for general educational purposes only. If you have personal questions about your hip or treatment options, please consult your physician directly.

02/23/2026

02/19/2026

Tune in to Dr. Williams’ second Live Q&A on Monday, February 23 at 5PM CST on Facebook Live! He’ll be discussing common myths about PAO and hip preservation surgeries and answering your questions live in the chat.

Have a question already? Drop it in the comments below and he may answer it during the live!

02/11/2026

🚨Reminder🚨

Dr. Williams' second LIVE Q&A will be next Monday, February 23rd. Make sure to leave any question regarding PAO's or hip dysplasia in the comments!

More details regarding time and platform (on Facebook Live or Instagram Live) coming next week!