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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  • Nutrition and Prehabilitation

    Do you have questions about nutrition and its role in surgery recovery? Check out our great resource on nutrition written by Claire, who is a physiotherapist in the UK.  She goes over nutrition basics, the effects of surgery on our body, and some recommendations to help prepare and recover from surgery. This information is meant for informational…

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  • Good luck, Meredith!

    Sending good thoughts and lots of healing vibes to Meredith as she prepares for her femoral osteotomy tomorrow. We know this has been a long and challenging surgery journey, and we hope this is the final step to feeling good and living fully! We know that you have an amazing support system in your loving and…

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  • History of the PAO: The Original Patients and Their 30-Year Outcomes

    A patient-friendly summary of the research articles reporting outcomes for the original patients that had PAO surgery in Bern, Switzerland in the 1980s.

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  • Awareness Issue 7

    Read the latest issue of our newsletter Awareness!

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  • Interview with a Caregiver

    Claire, an adult hip dysplasia patient, interviews her Mum to learn more about the experience of caregiving for a loved one with hip dysplasia and to provide support for others.

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  • Junior Board Member Application 2025

    Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities:  Skills and Requirements:  Application are due January 12th Email us at miles4hips@gmail.com with any questions.

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  • Thank You!

    We would like to thank everyone for a great 2024! In March we had Team Week 2024 featuring interviews with different members of the hip dysplasia team. June was Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month and our 6th Annual Day of Movement was in October. We launched a new feature The Hip Dysplasia Experience along with new…

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  • New Podcast

    The International Hip Dysplasia Institute has a new podcast, Hip and Happening! Check out the first episode “Hip Dysplasia 101“.

    Read More


  • The 5 W’s of Second Opinions

    So, you think you should get a second opinion about your hip. What does that even mean? Why seek another opinion? Who should you see? Where do you choose to go? When should you seek another opinion? How do you make it happen? Read on to have your questions answered!

    Read More


  • The Hip Dysplasia Experience

    Check out our interviews where we explore the Hip Dysplasia Experience through the lens of people who live it. Want to participate in a patient experience interview? Contact us at Miles4Hips@gmail.com. We would love to meet you!

    Read More


Latest News

  • Nutrition and Prehabilitation

    Do you have questions about nutrition and its role in surgery recovery? Check out our great resource on nutrition written by Claire, who is a physiotherapist in the UK.  She goes over nutrition basics, the effects of surgery on our body, and some recommendations to help prepare and recover from surgery. This information is meant for informational…

    Read More


  • Good luck, Meredith!

    Sending good thoughts and lots of healing vibes to Meredith as she prepares for her femoral osteotomy tomorrow. We know this has been a long and challenging surgery journey, and we hope this is the final step to feeling good and living fully! We know that you have an amazing support system in your loving and…

    Read More


  • History of the PAO: The Original Patients and Their 30-Year Outcomes

    A patient-friendly summary of the research articles reporting outcomes for the original patients that had PAO surgery in Bern, Switzerland in the 1980s.

    Read More


  • Awareness Issue 7

    Read the latest issue of our newsletter Awareness!

    Read More


  • Interview with a Caregiver

    Claire, an adult hip dysplasia patient, interviews her Mum to learn more about the experience of caregiving for a loved one with hip dysplasia and to provide support for others.

    Read More


  • Junior Board Member Application 2025

    Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities:  Skills and Requirements:  Application are due January 12th Email us at miles4hips@gmail.com with any questions.

    Read More


  • Thank You!

    We would like to thank everyone for a great 2024! In March we had Team Week 2024 featuring interviews with different members of the hip dysplasia team. June was Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month and our 6th Annual Day of Movement was in October. We launched a new feature The Hip Dysplasia Experience along with new…

    Read More


  • New Podcast

    The International Hip Dysplasia Institute has a new podcast, Hip and Happening! Check out the first episode “Hip Dysplasia 101“.

    Read More


  • The 5 W’s of Second Opinions

    So, you think you should get a second opinion about your hip. What does that even mean? Why seek another opinion? Who should you see? Where do you choose to go? When should you seek another opinion? How do you make it happen? Read on to have your questions answered!

    Read More


  • The Hip Dysplasia Experience

    Check out our interviews where we explore the Hip Dysplasia Experience through the lens of people who live it. Want to participate in a patient experience interview? Contact us at Miles4Hips@gmail.com. We would love to meet you!

    Read More