Skip to main content
Hospital for Special Surgery Logo
phone 1.212.606.1000
Make an Appointment
1.212.606.1000 Make an Appointment
Back to Patient Stories Overview
Patient image of: Sierra Lavine

Sierra Lavine

New York, NY

Patient image of: Sierra Lavine

I was born with hip dysplasia. When I was 11, my hips started to bother me. They frequently slipped out of the sockets and I was in constant pain. I went to many doctors who told me I was fine and just had weak muscles until I found Dr. Sink. He validated my pain and told me that there was a real solution. During high school, I got PAOs on both my hips. Now, this summer, almost 4 years after my last PAO, I hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro. I never could have even imagined doing this before, and I couldn't be prouder that I accomplished it now, and I owe it all to my newly healthy hips.

HSS Providers

Ernest L. Sink, MD

Ernest L. Sink, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Hip Preservation Surgeon

Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with an HSS specialist today. Start your request online or call 1.800.796.0482.

Make an Appointment
Robert Woodbine Image

Share Your Story and Help Others Get the Right Care

You can help inspire others by sharing your story as a patient at HSS.