Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia

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For patients and their families and friends, hip dysplasia is a journey. Here, patients, families, caregivers, and friends share their hip dysplasia stories.  Get ready to be inspired!

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2026 Day of Movement Teams
August 30, 2024

2026 Day of Movement Teams

Join the Miles4Hips Day of Movement from anywhere in the world, on your own or with family and friends! You…
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A Letter to Caregivers
November 7, 2019

A Letter to Caregivers

Caregiving is hard. Really hard. It’s difficult to see your loved one in pain. It’s difficult to care for someone…
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About Us
December 29, 2018

About Us

Finding Inspiration at Every Turn Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective that is dedicated to raising hip dysplasia awareness, supporting the…
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Addie’s Story
June 24, 2023

Addie’s Story

Addie’s mother, Karrie, reached out to share her daughter’s story: My daughter Adelyn was diagnosed with developmental hip dysplasia in…
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Adolescent & Adult Surgical Treatment
April 20, 2026

Adolescent & Adult Surgical Treatment

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) is a hip preservation surgery, and the reconstruction preserves the patient’s native hip joint. Femoral Osteotomy treats…
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Adolescent and Adult Hip Dysplasia Treatment Options
June 21, 2026

Adolescent and Adult Hip Dysplasia Treatment Options

There is no single "right" treatment for every person with hip dysplasia. The best approach depends on many factors, including…
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Alexa Duckworth-Briggs Bio
July 29, 2019

Alexa Duckworth-Briggs Bio

Alexa has been a regular contributor to our Miles4Hips resources where she has shared her expertise as a hip dysplasia…
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Alexa’s Story
September 17, 2022

Alexa’s Story

Growing up, I was always an active kid, most of my childhood was spent as a competitive gymnast up until…
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Alexis’ Story
July 28, 2024

Alexis’ Story

Alexis is one of our youngest patient advocates at Miles4Hips. Alexis' had a rare, late diagnosis of bilateral dislocated hips,…
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Thank you for enjoying the hip dysplasia stories. The stories shared by our community members are intended for information and entertainment only. We are incredibly grateful to our hip dysplasia community members who have taken the time to share their experiences and journeys through hip dysplasia. These stories reflect individual experiences and journeys. Nothing in these stories is intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are familiar with your individual medical needs. Miles4Hips does not endorse specific healthcare providers or institutions, and information or opinions shared in these stories does not necessarily reflect those of Miles4Hips.