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DR. ABIGAIL ALLEN: As a pediatric orthopedist, I take care of the growing child. I enjoy what I do because seeing a child go from having an issue that could've caused him a disability to running around and playing soccer, or having more independence it's very rewarding.
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DANIEL: When I see Dr. Allen, it's like visiting my best friend. she checks my legs so she can make sure my hips are all right.
ANNA: Just after I gave birth to Daniel, the pediatrician told me that Daniel may have a problem with the hips. So next day Daniel, was examined by one of the pediatrician orthopedic doctor.
DR. ALLEN: I first met Daniel when he was 11 days old. His hip, which was dislocated, would not go back into the socket. The vast majority of children who have hip dysplasia, which is not uncommon, can be treated with a simple harness. And if that doesn't work, we surgically have to get it back into the socket. I decided to do the surgery earlier so we could do it from the groin, rather than waiting until later on in his life to do it from the front because I thought I could do it safely, and get the hip back in the socket. So Daniel himself could form his own socket.
ANNA: I remember a moment when I ask Dr. Allen, how old was he our youngest patient. She told me yes had a little beat the youngest. It was really overwhelming feeling. It's scary. But we trust her. We trust with all our faith and hearts, right.
DR. ALLEN: The result was quite good. Daniel does not have to live a life of disability.
DANIEL: I play soccer and I go to judo. It's like karate but it's like a little bit stronger. And like it's fun. I don't feel anything with my hips wrong.
ANNA: Through the whole process, Dr. Allen made this impression to me that she's really cares about her patients, and she feels really responsible for them. Doctor Allen, for us, it's a lifesaver.
DR. ALLEN: I treat every child as if I would be treating my own child. My hopes for Daniel and other patients is that they live full, healthy, active lives and enjoy life.
DANIEL: Thank you Dr. Allen.
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