re: How Did They Reduce Tua’s Hip Dislocation At The Stadium?

I grew too tall too fast. I was 6’1” by the 8th grade and am still that hight. That and sitting with my lower legs tucked under my hamstrings, most of the time, caused my kneecaps to settle too high in the joint.

Until I had surgery on both, my kneecaps would dislocate with quick side-to-side movement. This caused my leg to bend with my calf touching my hamstring. I’d take what ever leg was not dislocated, and push the dislocated one straight. The pain was so intense, I’d almost pass out. Then, after sliding back into joint, I’d get immediate relief.

It still would swell and hurt like hell, but the most painful part was the moment it (they) would dislocate, and the moment it slide back into alignment.