
Jenna is a Miles4Hips volunteer who also shared her personal story. She was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia at age 14, and underwent two PAO surgeries during her teenage years. Jenna shared how support of her family, medical team, and community, helped her find strength to get through these challenges surgeries and recoveries and move…

To start off Hip Dysplasia Awareness month the Hip Hope Network is hosting their 6th Annual Hip Health Day Celebration on Sunday, June 7th 10:00-11:30 am PDT! Hip Health Day celebrates the achievement & efforts of the global hip health community and will include updates from research & advocacy groups. Miles4Hips will be participating in…

We are sharing on behalf of Miles4Hips and the Hippy Lab research team from the University of British Columbia. They are beginning data collection on a survey aimed at understanding the experiences of adults living with hip dysplasia. Hearing from a wide range of people will provide richer insights into daily life, quality of life,…

Did you miss our education week? This year we are dedicated a full week to learning about hip dysplasia across the lifespan. Learn about screening, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and the real-life impact of this condition from birth through adulthood.

Click here to read https://miles4hips.org/adolescent-adult-surgical-treatment

Hip dysplasia in teens and young adults may be missed—but the signs are there if you know what to look for. Pain is the most common symptom, often felt in the groin, front of the hip, or side, and it may worsen with standing, walking, or activity. Some experience clicking, catching, or locking, while others…