Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective that is dedicated to raising hip dysplasia awareness, supporting the efforts of national and international organizations who support and advance hip dysplasia care, providing information and resources for the hip dysplasia community, and promoting the enjoyment of movement and miles in all people for healthy hips and minds.
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective for those affected by hip dysplasia. Read more about our mission, vision and goals.
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Adolescent & Adult Surgical Treatment
Click here to read https://miles4hips.org/adolescent-adult-surgical-treatment
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Hip Dysplasia in Adolescents Adults: Symptoms and Diagnosis
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…
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What’s With All The Angles? Hip Dysplasia X-Ray Measurements
LCEA? Tonnis Angle? ACEA? Alpha Angle? Have you wondered what’s with all the angles? Hip dysplasia experts may order a variety of imaging and tests to help determine the best treatment for a patient. These are some of the most common x-ray measurements associated with the evaluation of hip dysplasia. Learn more about all the…
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Hip Dysplasia Around the World
For Hip Dysplasia Around the World Week last year we featured interviews with orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists and an advocate from around the globe!
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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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Research Summary: “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification for Acetabular Dysplasia”
This is a research summary of Geoffrey Wilkin et al.’s 2017 article titled “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification of Acetabular Dysplasia.”
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Junior Board Member Applications 2026
Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities: – Participate in monthly board meetings – Develop content for at least 6 Miles4Hips social media posts during the year – Collaborate with Miles4Hips Board Members, medical reviewers, and other community advocates to help develop content for 3-4 newsletters during the…
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Hip Dysplasia Research Spotlight: Julie Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Julie Jacobsen is a physical therapist and associate professor at the School of Health Professions at Via University in Denmark. Julie’s shares her experiences treating patients with hip dysplasia. She discusses some of the research projects she and her team are working on, including a randomized controlled trial exploring conservative management for people who…
Latest News
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Adolescent & Adult Surgical Treatment
Click here to read https://miles4hips.org/adolescent-adult-surgical-treatment
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Hip Dysplasia in Adolescents Adults: Symptoms and Diagnosis
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…
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What’s With All The Angles? Hip Dysplasia X-Ray Measurements
LCEA? Tonnis Angle? ACEA? Alpha Angle? Have you wondered what’s with all the angles? Hip dysplasia experts may order a variety of imaging and tests to help determine the best treatment for a patient. These are some of the most common x-ray measurements associated with the evaluation of hip dysplasia. Learn more about all the…
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Hip Dysplasia Around the World
For Hip Dysplasia Around the World Week last year we featured interviews with orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists and an advocate from around the globe!
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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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Research Summary: “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification for Acetabular Dysplasia”
This is a research summary of Geoffrey Wilkin et al.’s 2017 article titled “A Contemporary Definition of Hip Dysplasia and Structural Instability: Toward a Comprehensive Classification of Acetabular Dysplasia.”
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Junior Board Member Applications 2026
Do you want to be the next Miles4Hips Junior Board Member? Roles and Responsibilities: – Participate in monthly board meetings – Develop content for at least 6 Miles4Hips social media posts during the year – Collaborate with Miles4Hips Board Members, medical reviewers, and other community advocates to help develop content for 3-4 newsletters during the…
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Hip Dysplasia Research Spotlight: Julie Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Julie Jacobsen is a physical therapist and associate professor at the School of Health Professions at Via University in Denmark. Julie’s shares her experiences treating patients with hip dysplasia. She discusses some of the research projects she and her team are working on, including a randomized controlled trial exploring conservative management for people who…