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Paulina Porizkova Undergoing Double Hip Replacement Due to Congenital Hip Dysplasia

The supermodel's condition has led to severe 'bone on bone' wear, necessitating simultaneous replacement of both hips.

  • Supermodel Paulina Porizkova is undergoing a double hip replacement surgery due to congenital hip dysplasia, a condition she was born with that has worn out the cartilage in her hips.
  • Porizkova revealed that the condition of her hips is so severe that doctors recoiled at her x-rays, noting that it was 'bone on bone'.
  • Due to the severity of her condition, Porizkova is having both hips replaced at the same time, as doing one at a time would impede healing and mobility.
  • Porizkova expressed gratitude that her condition is fixable and shared that she has a strong support system, including her boyfriend Jeff Greenstein, her family, and friends.
  • Prior to her surgery, Porizkova enjoyed a vacation, which she referred to as her 'last vacation with old hips'.
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