Carley, Mom of an infant with hip dysplasia, shares her hip dysplsia hacks includin her top items to bring to the hospital for surgery, top items to have at home after surgery and favorite things they used to get us through this tough time! What are YOUR hip dysplasia hacks???

Watch this short video to learn about hip dysplasia, the IHDI, and their efforts to reduce the global burden of hip dysplasia.

Emily and Annabelle’s family shares their story of how hip dysplasia has affected their lives across generations. They share how they have used their experience to effect change in screening practices in their pediatrician’s office to improve early diagnosis.

Mark your calendars! Hip dysplasia patient, physiotherapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of #helpforhipdysplasia, Laura Rutterford will be hosting a free, hip-friendly, virtual Pilates instructor for all NEXT SATURDAY! Wherever you are at in your hip dysplasia journey and wherever you are at the in world, please join on Instagram live stream @helpforhipdysplasia.

Danielle, an adult hip dysplasia patient and mother of two teenage girls with hip dysplasia, shares the mental triumphs and challenges of hip dysplasia.

Marisol shares her story of hip dysplasia and how her total hip replacement has helped her get back to all of the activities she enjoys and has inspired her beautiful artwork.

Nicole Giumarra is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in Sports Nutrition, Wellness and Disordered Eating. She enjoys helping athletes and individuals make peace with food while fueling their body to optimize health and performance.  Nicole has hip dysplasia and had PAO surgery in 2016. Since then she has run marathons and ultramarathons, and she is currently training for an Ironman distance triathlon.

In honor of Tasty Tuesday, Nicole has shared some of her favorite recipes to help build back strength and energy following hip surgery!  (Recipe Source: LivingPlate)

To learn more about Nicole and the services she provides, please visit her website at: Nicole Giumarra, MS, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Bakersfield

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.

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. 

Click here to learn more about all the angles!

Check out our online store where proceeds benefit the International Hip Dysplasia Institute! We have T-Shirts, sweatshirts, kids apparel, hats, coffee mugs and more for you to spread awareness with!