01/14/2026
Patient Testimonial — Charlotte Keary 🧘♀️💬
Q: What operation did you have?�A: PAO (periacetabular osteotomy) on right hip.
Q: How long was your recovery?�A: About 9 months until I felt fully back to myself.
Q: How far post-op are you now?�A: Almost 5 years
Q: What activities are you back to?�A: Pickleball, yoga, and I’ll be getting back to skiing next month ⛷️
Q: Any tips for someone preparing for hip surgery?�A: Connect with others! Being part of Facebook groups with other PAO patients scheduled for surgery in the same month was an important source of support. Sharing experiences and encouragement before, during, and after surgery made the process feel far less isolating.
A hip kit (especially the grabber tool) is extremely helpful in the early days. Mobilegs crutches are a splurge, but they were significantly more comfortable and worth it in my opinion.
Q: Biggest improvement since surgery?�A: No more pain! As a mother of two, daily pain significantly limited my function. By the end of each day I could barely manage stairs and had to carefully plan stair use to avoid worsening symptoms. Now, I no longer have to think about pain or ration my activity.
Q: Advice for anyone nervous about surgery?�A: Don’t read up on too many Facebook posts in the PAO groups. Focus on the successful recovery stories instead! You will be stronger than you think and will get through it.
Q: How has your quality of life changed?�A: Significantly! I have complete resolution of pain and no limitations. It gave me my life back!
