Miles4Hips is a patient-driven, collaborative initiative between individuals affected by hip dysplasia and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI). The IHDI is the global leader in educational, research, and technological initiatives aimed at prevention, early diagnosis, and innovative treatment options to minimize the long-term impacts of hip dysplasia for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. We are dedicated to raising awareness of adolescent and adult hip dysplasia, supporting the efforts of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI), providing information and resources for the adolescent and adult hip dysplasia community, and promoting the enjoyment of movement and miles in all people for healthy hips and minds.
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven, collaborative initiative between individuals affected by hip dysplasia and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI). Read more about our mission, vision and goals.
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Dr. Carlos Vidal is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who practices in Mexico. Dr. Vidal shares his experiences treating patients with hip dysplasia. He discusses Mexico’s transition to mandating hip dysplasia screening for all infants and children and his vision for how this mandated screening will prevent late diagnosis and the need for treatment in older…
Pablo Castañeda, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and the Chief of International and Destination Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital. He is also the current director of the International Hip Dysplasias Institute. Dr. Castaneda began his career in Mexico City before moving to the United States, and he shares his experiences with hip dysplasia care…
Holly is an advanced practice physiotherapist as Cambridge University Hospital in London who has personal experience with hip dysplasia and also has developed expertise in treating adolescents and adults with this condition. She joins this interview along with Kartik Logishetty, a consultant hip surgeon at University College London Hospital, who specializes in young adult hip…
Kishore Mulpuri heads the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia and is also a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at BC Children’s Hospital, specializing in pediatric hip conditions like dysplasia. He has a strong interest in public health and improving hip dysplasia diagnosis and management around the globe. He is a founder of the…
While we get ready for Hip Dysplasia Around the World we invite you to revisit Team Week 2023! Watch interviews with physicians, family, surgeons, a social worker, and physical therapists. Stay tuned next week for Hip Dysplasia Around the World!
In Team Week 2024 we had interviews with physiotherapists, patient & family, occupational therapist, orthopedic surgeon, nurse practitioner, and child life specialist. Join us April 27 to May 3rd for Hip Dysplasia Around the World!
LCEA? Tonnis Angle? Version? Alpha Angle? Have you wondered what’s with all the angles? Hip dysplasia experts may order a variety of special imaging and tests to help determine the best treatment for a patient. These are some of the most common measurements associated with the evaluation of hip dysplasia.
Nancy Muir, a physical therapist, hip dysplasia patient, and Miles4Hips founder shares these videos on basic crutch and mobility training. Nancy spent the first few years of her career working in hospitals where she trained patients in these skills daily. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and was a patient that…
Carley’s son had open reduction surgery at 6 months old. She shares her top items to bring to the hospital for surgery, top items to have at home after surgery and my favorite things we used to get through this tough time! “When I learned about Miles4Hips through a Facebook group, I knew I wanted…
Disclaimer: The information on the Miles4Hips website is meant for informational purposes only. While our goals are to promote understanding and knowledge of hip dysplasia and to empower patients and their families in healthcare decision making, we cannot guarantee accuracy or appropriateness of the information for your specific condition or circumstances. The information on this…
Dr. Carlos Vidal is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who practices in Mexico. Dr. Vidal shares his experiences treating patients with hip dysplasia. He discusses Mexico’s transition to mandating hip dysplasia screening for all infants and children and his vision for how this mandated screening will prevent late diagnosis and the need for treatment in older…
Pablo Castañeda, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and the Chief of International and Destination Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital. He is also the current director of the International Hip Dysplasias Institute. Dr. Castaneda began his career in Mexico City before moving to the United States, and he shares his experiences with hip dysplasia care…
Holly is an advanced practice physiotherapist as Cambridge University Hospital in London who has personal experience with hip dysplasia and also has developed expertise in treating adolescents and adults with this condition. She joins this interview along with Kartik Logishetty, a consultant hip surgeon at University College London Hospital, who specializes in young adult hip…
Kishore Mulpuri heads the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia and is also a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at BC Children’s Hospital, specializing in pediatric hip conditions like dysplasia. He has a strong interest in public health and improving hip dysplasia diagnosis and management around the globe. He is a founder of the…
While we get ready for Hip Dysplasia Around the World we invite you to revisit Team Week 2023! Watch interviews with physicians, family, surgeons, a social worker, and physical therapists. Stay tuned next week for Hip Dysplasia Around the World!
In Team Week 2024 we had interviews with physiotherapists, patient & family, occupational therapist, orthopedic surgeon, nurse practitioner, and child life specialist. Join us April 27 to May 3rd for Hip Dysplasia Around the World!
LCEA? Tonnis Angle? Version? Alpha Angle? Have you wondered what’s with all the angles? Hip dysplasia experts may order a variety of special imaging and tests to help determine the best treatment for a patient. These are some of the most common measurements associated with the evaluation of hip dysplasia.
Nancy Muir, a physical therapist, hip dysplasia patient, and Miles4Hips founder shares these videos on basic crutch and mobility training. Nancy spent the first few years of her career working in hospitals where she trained patients in these skills daily. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and was a patient that…
Carley’s son had open reduction surgery at 6 months old. She shares her top items to bring to the hospital for surgery, top items to have at home after surgery and my favorite things we used to get through this tough time! “When I learned about Miles4Hips through a Facebook group, I knew I wanted…
Disclaimer: The information on the Miles4Hips website is meant for informational purposes only. While our goals are to promote understanding and knowledge of hip dysplasia and to empower patients and their families in healthcare decision making, we cannot guarantee accuracy or appropriateness of the information for your specific condition or circumstances. The information on this…