An aspiring dancer has put her dreams on hold after being diagnosed with a rare joint disease. Mia Oldroyd, 12, has been dancing since the age of four - beginning with ballet and tap, she now practices over 11 different types including jazz and contemporary.
Last year, Mia's hopes of becoming a professional dancer took a major hit when she was diagnosed with a rare disease. Starting as a pain in her left hip, she was soon walking with a limp.
As her symptoms worsened, Mia underwent an X-ray at her local A&E which was when she discovered the full extent of her condition. Mia was diagnosed with late-onset Pethes' disease, a rare joint condition that affects around one in 10,000 children.
