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Babywearing Research Confirms Hip Healthy Position in Wide-Base Carriers 

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New IHDI Director Launches Podcast: Straight From The Hip

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Caroline Jay’s Story

I thought I had prepared myself for my first baby and I had a fairly easy pregnancy. At 38 weeks we realized that our sweet…

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June 3, 2023 | 

An invisible disability

Hello this is Aabha. I have a congenital hip Dysplasia in my left leg. I am now 31 years old. I have been living with…

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The Overseas Visit

I was born 50 years ago in South Africa. At the time of my birth my developmental dysplasia was never diagnosed. I was by all…

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My personal experience

My name is Modupe from Nigeria, i was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in my left leg when I was about 9/10 years old and treatment…

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March 4, 2023 | 
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SICOT 2022

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Another Part of My Story

For me, hip dysplasia has just been yet another part of my complicated health journey. I am a 16 year old female. I have broken…

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December 10, 2022 | 
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Life with Hip Dysplasia

Hello, my name is Stella. I’ve had a very long journey up until this point and I still have a long way to go, i’m…

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Im in pain but do it anyway

I was born in July 1988 with Hip Dysplasia in both hips and had a cast on each leg. My right hip healed as it…

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Diagnosed when I was 22

Hi my name is Gwynn. I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when I was 22. I always had trouble walking and couldn’t run for as…

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Beth Sample

This is a documentary vlog* about life with hip dysplasia, where your host** (Beth) talks about everything from her diagnosis, living with a cane named…

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Morgan’s Story

When I was 24-years-old I began having constant right hip pain, worsening each day to the point I experienced hip subluxation and pain with most…

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July 6, 2022 | 

27 years old and counting

Hi everyone! My name is Laura, I’m 27 years old and I live in Mexico. So  I was born with hip dysplasia on both sides….

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Amanda’s story

Hi, my name is Amanda and I am 23-years-old. This is the story of my 4 1/2 year journey with hip dysplasia and how it…

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A work in-progress

I am new to my hip dysplasia diagnosis and in limbo trying to figure out where to go from here. I don’t have a success…

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Upcoming events of the Hip Hope Network

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Latest: DDH Infants, Adolescents, Adults

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Tackling Hip Dysplasia For More Than a Decade

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Overcoming the odds

My name is Taryn and I was born in the 80’s in Port Elizabeth, South. This is my story…. At the age or stage of…

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LEAH’S STORY

My daughter Leah was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia at birth. At 10 weeks old she was placed in a pelvic harness to gently position her…

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The years seem like days with Hip Dysplasia

Hi, I am Holly and I am 17. I was first diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia at 5 weeks old. My left hip was fully dislocated…

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40 year old female

I am a 40 year old generally healthy female waiting on a bilateral hip replacement due to undiagnosed displasia. I was 27 when I was…

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1970’s

I stumbled upon this site and couldn’t hesitate to tell my story. When I was still in my Mom’s belly she noticed I felt different…

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Didn’t slow me down

I was born in 1970. When I started to walk my parents noticed that I was walking like a duck. So they took me to…

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The Ripples Of Our Global Impact

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THE IHDI HAS GAMING FUNDRAISERS: September 18th Virtual Event

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September 5, 2021 | 

WFTV Highlights Hip Dysplasia Diagnosis Advancement

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New Report of Baby Wearing Benefits

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Born this way

I’m 53, born full breech vaginally (my poor mother) and diagnosed with bilateral dysplasia at birth. Pavlik harness at birth until I was 1.5-2 years…

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To The Future…

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Harper Jade

This is a story about my fearless warrior, Harper Jade. Harper was not breech and she is my second-born daughter. I was blessed with Harper…

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Emergency hip replacement at 49

I had been suffering from pain since my 20s in my right leg. I was diagnosed with sciatica at 24 and began regular consumption of…

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Ben’s Story

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia on my left hip as well as 3 Femur/Acetabular Impingements on both hips just before my 22nd…

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Director Charles Price, MD Podcast

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Nyra’s ddh journey

My daughter nyra was diagnosed with ddh at her birth as a click in her right hip was felt. We were reffered to bc childrens…

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Leah’s Story

My daughter Leah was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia at birth. At 10 weeks old she was placed in a pelvic harness to gently position her…

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How Long Does a Total Hip Last?

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Elevating Hip Exam Education

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May 9, 2021 | 

Cynthia’s story

I’m Cynthia from NYC. I’m 50 years old. Until a year ago I didn’t think hip dysplasia was a thing in adults. Nor could I…

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Life with a dislocated hip

Hello. My name is Melissa. I was born in 1968 so I guess that makes me a long hauler. When I started walking I was…

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From a spica cast to a national champion.

My story is far from dissimilar to others affected with Hip Dysplasia, but my hope is to inspire and connect with parents and patients through…

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Sophie’s Story

At the age of 18 months, I walked funny and fell a lot which led my mother’s intuition into the pediatrician’s office and ultimately to…

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BBC Reports Important IHDI Research Results

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Illustration Updates for Diagnostic Classification

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February 2, 2021 | 

Jordyn Dillabough

My name is Jordyn Dillabough, I am 20 years old and live in Winnipeg, Canada. I was first diagnosed with hip dysplasia at two months…

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January 5, 2021 | 

My journey with hip dysplasia

At 36 years old my hips started to feel like they were popping out of place.  I would stand on something (usually a gas pump…

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32 y/o Woman (DDH, Cysts & Labrum Tear)

i am 32.. 3 years ago i had my son which triggered my hip dysplashia, full term I had stabbing groin pain and could hardly…

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Katherine

Hello- I am writing this story with the hope of receiving some insight and advice from those who have been in a similar position. I…

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November 3, 2020 | 
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Katie

I’d like to share my story and share awareness. For the past 12 years I’ve been too uncomfortable with my scars and lost my confidence…

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Hannah

Hey everyone! My name is Hannah and I am 17 years old. I am currently a patient at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. My journey with…

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Benefits of the spread-squat position for baby carrying

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October 5, 2020 | 

Postponed Treatment Option for Older Infants

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May 2, 2020 | 

Gina Jay

Gina Jay is an author, advocate, mother, wife, and creator of the fundraising/community organization, One Hip World. Gina’s entrance into the world of hip dysplasia…

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May 9, 2020 | 

Sam Bowen

Here is the story of one mums fight against the social stigmatism associated with a child in a cast.  She overcame the obstacles place before her by…

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Cherisse

Poppy Love’s Hip Journey My daughter, Poppy Love Wilcox, was born July 29, 2012. Poppy is my first born and is an IVF miracle baby….

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Sarah Twomey

arah Twomey is a mother, occupational therapist and a hip dysplasia advocate. Her two daughters both have hip dysplasia. Eve’s was evident from birth, Maya’s didn’t…

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Natalie Trice

Natalie Trice is a mother, wife, author, blogger and writer and lives in the UK. She has two sons, and her second, Lucas, was diagnosed…

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Sips for Hips

Many of our readers know, getting a diagnosis of hip dysplasia is a scare thing. Typically, they don’t know anything about hip dysplasia and the…

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Spica Life

“Tell us a little bit about yourself” We are Kyle and Bridget, and our children are Grayson, age three, and Londyn, age one. We currently…

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Emily

I am a dancer, aerialist, yoga and Pilates instructor and was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia at age 29 after 10 years of experiencing un-diagnosed pain….

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Jen Lesea-Ames

Jen Lesea-Ames, Founder, The PAO Project and Editor, “Onward! Navigating Hip Dysplasia, PAO Surgery, and Beyond” A Bay Area, CA native, I moved to Boulder,…

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David Faustina

“In the dandelion field, the winds begin to blow as nature’s puff tosses wishes untold.” The first page in the story, A Butterfly’s Kiss begins…

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Karen Kerr

I’m Karen from Glasgow Scotland. I’m a mum to 7-year-old Lauren and married to a wonderful man named Grant. I wrote a book last year…

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Rose

Rose Schmidgall is a remarkable young woman; she is a small business owner, a talented writer, photographer and a passionate advocate for hip dysplasia awareness….

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Esmé Kelly

Hi! I am Michelle, Owner of UK based ‘Esmé & Frog – Spica Clothing’, and more importantly Esmé’s Mum! Esmé is an IVF baby (ICSI)…

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Taylor

In July of 2012 I started my hip dysplasia journey. Like most hip dysplasia journeys, it has not been easy by any means. Over the…

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Nancy

We are so pleased to introduce Nancy Muir. A hip dysplasia patient, ultra-marathon runner and a supporter of IHDI. She has set her sights on…

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Adeline

Meet Adeline, our strong, tough, happy daughter who has brought so much inspiration and joy to our family. Adeline is our first child, born in…

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Jessica

My hip dysplasia journey is much the same as thousands of other families in Australia and around the world.  My husband and I had a…

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Tina

Hi, my name is Tina, I am an academic working in the field of psychology at Cardiff University. Currently my research is focused around exploring…

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Annabelle

Annabelle Leigh was born August 9, 2017. Annabelle is our third child, she has two older brothers which keep her, and us, occupied. The pregnancy…

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Hayley

 My Hip Dysplasia story is unusual because it isn’t even mine. I was training at a boxing club in Warrington, UK in 2014 when…

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Mary

At 20 years old, I suddenly began experiencing hip pain and had no idea why. Then I found out I was in a Pavlik harness…

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Joan’s Story

I was born with DDH and had a plaster cast when it was discovered. Only one hip joint worked but I walked fine till age…

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May 9, 2020 | 

Christine’s Story

Hello! I am so happy to see this website. I am 44 years old. I was born with hip dysplasia. It was not caught until…

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Heather’s Story

I am now 23 and just graduated from college: Mine is a story of amazing grace and miracles, yet it is still difficult for me…

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Nancy’s Story

It wasn’t until the last two years at the age of 37 that I was diagnosed with retroversion hip dysplasia. In late 2010, I felt…

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April’s Story

Wow! A site to inform others about hip dysplasia! And a place where they don’t ask, “like the dog?”! My mother was born with hip…

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Heather’s Story

I was a breech infant, born naturally, and had a clubfoot and bilateral hip dysplasia at birth due to this. My mother’s OB/GYN and my…

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Christy’s Story

I remember the day the doctor told me I wouldn’t be allowed to run again. I stared blankly back at him. Being an athlete had…

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Robyn’s Story

This is my story, l’m 27 years old, I live in St Helens, Lancashire, England. I was born with NO hip sockets (they were flat,…

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Debbie’s Story

Hi my name is Debbie and I’m a 51 year old bilateral CHD survivor. I was diagnosed at 13 months old. I was admitted to…

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Deb’s Story

I was born October 21, 1949 to Dave and Thelma Moreen. My father, just out of the Navy, and my mother, a 20 year old…

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Ina’s Story

Hi, My name is Ina. I’m 44 years old and was diagnosed with left hip CHD at 9 years. I went thru several failed surgeries,…

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Rita’s Story

I’ve always been very flexible. didn’t realize i was ‘hyper-flexible’ and that there was danger in over extending beyond the normal range of motion. I…

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Linda Bleck

My story brings me to writing this post. It is imperative that awareness and early diagnosis of this condition becomes noticed to avoid my current…

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Lisa

My name is lisa, I am a 30 year old veterinary nurse and I have two beautiful children, Jacob 18 months and Evie 5 years…

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Angela

As an infant in the early 80’s I was diagnosed with club foot and my parents were told I would need to wear a metal…

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Cat

I was born in 1983, and my legs were not frogged as normal babies usually are. They were out straight. The doctors told my mother,…

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Sarah

I was born in 1977 with bilateral hip dysplasia, worse on my left side than on my right. I was diagnosed at about 2 weeks…

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Daniel

I am a 35 year old male who was diagnosed with hip dysplasia around 5 years ago. The diagnosis was only made after I injured…

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Juliet

I’m 41, with recent onset congenital bilateral hip dysplasia. This is what happened: On June 30, 2010, I was a leasing agent with a property…

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Angela

I am a 37 year old female that was diagnosed with congenital hip dysplasia at 2 days old. I was coasted at 2 weeks old…

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Leah

I was diagnosed with Congenital Hip Dysplasia around 1 year of age in 1982. A friend of our family had noticed a difference in the…

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Valorie

I was born May 22, 1974 in Niles, Michigan. My story began that day. I was born with no bi lateral dysplastic hips (no sockets)….

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Donna

Hi,I was born with hip dysplasia in my right hip, which wasn’t picked up until i started walking at 14 months old. I had surgery…

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Hope

I was born in 1990 in the North-East of England and my bilateral hip dysplasia was recognised a couple of days after I was born….

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KC

Hi, I’m KC and I’m 35. My mom told me that my hips were dislocated when I was born. I was treated for hip dysplasia…

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Tom

Hi, I’m Tom (25)I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia last February and have been struggling to come to terms with it ever since. My left…

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Allison

I have written out my story a few times for different purposes, and each time I change things around a bit, according to the purpose/audience….

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Heather

Hi, I’m Heather and I started having hip pain just after my 16th birthday. It started after I jumped down a water slide, in February…

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Ashley

My name is Ashley and I’m 29yrs old. My mother was told I had DDH (both hips) soon after my birth. Being a female and…

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Sam

20My pain started in March 2010, I was 29 and half way through my pregnancy. As my bump got bigger the pain got worse until…

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Michelle

My name is Michelle, and for all my life I can remember having trouble with my hip. As an infant, I was diagnosed with congenital…

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Sheri

Hello,i am a 49 year old female, born with hip dysplasia. i have been a runner since high school,and besides the pain, it has come…

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Elizabeth Blake

I was born with a congenital dislocated hip but this was not picked up at birth. My grandma comment i was not crawling right as…

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Cassie

I am 26 year old veterinarian and an was diagnosed with hip dysplasia 3 years ago (later half of 2012). The unfortunate part was, that…

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Jaye

I am 48 years old and had a Salter osteotomy at two years old. At 10 years old my leg was an inch shorter than…

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Morganne

Hello,I would like to introduce myself and tell you my story being a fighter of hip dysplasia. My name is Morganne Glover Comstock and I…

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Ethan

Hello my name is Ethan Welton. I am 18 years old and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when I was 16 years old. As a…

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May 8, 2020 | 

Khristie

1980sMy story begins here, My mother, 19 years old, at six months into her first pregnancy has been concerned about the movement of her child,…

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Codruta

Hey guys, I am a 25 year old young woman from Romania (Eastern Europe – for those who don’t know where Romania is). This is…

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Melodee

My passion for open water and marathon swimming has been a gradual process; one that I would never have imagined when I started more than…

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Demelza

Hello, I am 32 and I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when I was 27 years old. I wanted to share a little about myself…

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Julie

I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia as an infant (1983) when doctors were not so informed on the issue, I did not begin to have…

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Suri

I am a 28 year old young woman who was born with bilateral hip dysplasia and was later diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Type III…

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Sarah

I am a 22 year old female runner who was diagnosed with hip dysplasia April of 2015. I had my RPAO paired with a arthroscopic…

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Clare

I’m a 34 year old, spinal nurse sister, with 2 children and 2 step children. I have been an active gym goer for 15 years…

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Fay

Hey everyone, I’m a 23 years old girl from middle-east. I was an active child and faced no serious injury or pain in my childhood….

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Kristin

It all started 6 years ago, years of discomfort, pain and limited mobility. The more active I became, the more the pain increased. After years…

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Jason

Hi, I’m a 37 year old male, middle child, and grew up in an active family lifestyle and played many years of sports. I was…

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Karen

Hi, I’m a 39 year old female who has just been diagnosed with Dysplasia after a long history of over 30 years of problems. I…

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Thomas

Having read others experiences I thought I would share mine of Hip Dysplasia. As a young teenager I was treated with physiotherapy and built up…

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Danielle

I am 37 years old and was just recently diagnosed January 2016 with Hip Dysplasia and Osteoarthritis in my right hip. I have been suffering…

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Frankie

Hello All I am 23 years old and I was diagnosed with Clicky Hip (Hip displasia) when I was 3 weeks old I was put…

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Iris

Oh the pain! In 2012 thinking the pain was from carrying too much weight on my hips. I tried losing weight but I could not…

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Samantha

My journey started when I was diagnosed with CMT (Charcot Marie Tooth) in the 6th grade. My parents took me to a clinic in Michigan…

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Paige

Hello, my name is Paige and I am 19 years old. I was finally diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia September of 2015. I have gone my…

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Rachelle

I am 40 years old and I was diagnosed today with right hip dysplagia. I had a Labral tear in my R hip that was…

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Lauren

My story with Hip Dysplasia began in July of 2014. My hip suddenly hurt, and it hurt really bad. The pain was constant … it…

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Jodi

HAVE A QUESTION: I am 43, have left hip dysplasia that was diagnosed one year ago. Due to the loss of cartilage and deterioration of…

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Brooke

Hello my name is Brooke. Im from Potter county PA. To start my story I was never diagnosed with DDH as a child nor did…

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Cara

I first began experiencing hip pain when I was 17 years old and a junior in high school. I was trying out for my varsity…

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Missy

Hello all. Growing up I had no idea that there were others like me. Except for a story that my doctor told my mother about…

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Missy Smiley

So my story really started as a child. My hip would pop out of place and I couldn’t walk so my mom would reset it…

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Darryl

I am a 45 year old Male from England who was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia 13 years ago. My symptoms began with lots of lower…

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Stephanie

My name is Stephanie and I was diagnosed with Hip dyspepsia at age 25. I did not consider myself an active person when I was…

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Julie

I am amazed at how many stories on here are so similar to mine — so many people in their 40s who are having total…

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June

I have suffered back and hip pain for most of my life (over 50 years) and despite many trips to my GP (I live in…

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Rosie

I was diagnosed with DDH at 9 months old. At the time I was close to be an early walker but I still loved to…

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M-J

I am a student physiotherapist in the UK, and I have bilateral hip dysplasia and have had recent surgeries. My left hip was diagnosed and…

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Suzie

I am 44yrs old now and was only 18mths old when I was diagnosed with Congenital Dislocation of the Hip (RHS), I cannot remember much…

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Jennifer

When I was born both of my legs were turned backwards at the hips. My left leg at a 45 degree angle and my right…

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Troy

Hello Fellow Sufferers,I am a 53 year old Japanese/American living in California. Yes, we have the best weather in the USA and thankfully it only…

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Sonia

20 March 2018 – 13 weeks post-op THR, left hip CHD at 46 years old based in Australia. Like me, I’m sure there are many…

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Shayauna

I am a 20 year old college student. It has been over six months since I first injured myself. I was hiking a volcano during…

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Natalie

Hello, My name is Natalie and I am 27 years old. Approximately two years ago I was diagnosed with Bilateral Hip Displaysia and Femoroacetabular Impingement….

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Phil

Hello my name is Phil, I am a 32 year old male who lives in Oregon, US. I have experienced some past hip pain –…

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Ivelisse

My name is Ivelisse, I am 44 years old and I am from Puerto Rico, but I live in Florida USA for 14 years. I…

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Jordyn

Hi, my story started 6 years ago, when I was involved in a car accident, in which I was thrown from the vehicle. The accident…

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Penny

Congenital Bilateral Hip Dysplasia – My Story Learning to accept my body through various stages of health was (and sometimes still is) the most difficult…

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Annick

10 years ago I had never heard of Hip Dysplasia in humans…only in dogs. 10 years ago, I was a runner…a marathon runner. And then…

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Josie

Hey, I’m Josie and I have bilateral hip dysplasia. All of my childhood I grew up with ‘growing pains’ … Sound familiar? No one in…

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Joyleen

Hi everyone! My name is Joyleen and here is my seven-year hip dysplasia journey: August 2011: 1st left labral repair with Surgeon #1March 2012: 2nd…

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Courtney

When I was a teen, through my twenties, and early thirties I was a runner. Always experiencing pain after a run in my right shoulder,…

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Kelly

hi , I’m 23 years old from Dublin , only started to have severe right hip pain in the past year ,visited my doctor she…

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Melodee v2

~Melodee Nugent~ My Updated Story 1-month post hip revision surgery (December 2018)I already have had a previous Patient Story (click here) with the International Hip Dysplasia Institute…

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Ema

Hi, I am 44 and only been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. It make so much sense through my life. I was brought up by my…

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Mariam

Hi. I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia since i was born. Im 22 years old and im from Georgia (country). Me and mostly my parents…

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Rhonda

I was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia in July 2017. I had struggled with what I thought was a groin injury for about a decade,…

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Tina

Hello fellow Hip Dysplasia Family!  I am very happy that we have the Dysplasia Institute that has made it possible for people to share their…

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Abby Wheatley

On the 20th of July 2018 I was told the heart-breaking news I had Hips Dysplasia and needed another operation. This was one of many…

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Suzanne

What a wonderful site. I think I have you all beat in age. I am soon to be sixty born in 1959. I have an…

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Samantha’s Story

Samantha was firstborn and female, but didn’t fit into any other risk factors for DDH. She was checked before we left the hospital after her…

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Gabriella’s Story

Although I prepared for my baby’s arrival for months, nothing in my prenatal visits, mother-to-be emails, or What to Expect When You’re Expecting book prepared…

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Emma’s Story

Emma was my first born and was breech. My doctor recommended a c-section at 39 weeks, when by ultrasound, we could tell she would be…

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Madison’s Story

After Madison was born, she was checked out by a doctor who noticed that her hips clicked. He explained what this was and we learned…

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Meghan’s Story

Meghan was diagnosed with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip within moments of birth. She had the problem in both hips – the left less severe…

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Livia’s Story

Livia had a normal pregnancy and a normal head-down vaginal birth. Livia’s only risk factors for DDH were first-born and female. Everything was normal in…

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Kailyn’s Story

Kailyn was born 2 weeks late following a semi-uneventful pregnancy. I had some minor problems with pre-eclampsia, and as a result was placed on bed…

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Claudia’s Story

Claudia was born full-term, the second child, of a normal pregnancy. The only problem was that Claudia aspirated meconium while still in utero and had…

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Allison’s Story

My beautiful daughter Allison was “officially” diagnosed with CDH/DDH at 6 months of age. At birth she had a “mild” click with the left hip,…

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Megan’s Story

When we went for Megan’s 9 month well baby check up, we were shocked to hear that her pediatrician wanted us to see an orthopedic…

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Samantha’s Story

My pregnancy with Samantha was nothing out of the ordinary. At 7 months, I was at risk for high blood pressure (which I had before…

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Taiyara’s Story

Taiyara was born in Thailand. She was breech the last couple months of the pregnancy and delivered by an emergency c-section. When she was born…

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Riley’s Story

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose…

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Francesca’s Story

Francesca was born on a Summer morning. Once our baby was in our room, it all become so real. We were spending time bonding with…

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Grace’s Story

When our baby Grace was born our doctor said that she might have hip dysplasia, it scared us – all new parents want there kids…

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Isabelle’s Story

A Long, Hard Road to a Positive Outcome We hope our story will help other parents who have children with dislocated hips, especially those that…

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Tia’s Story

In January 2011, my 4 year old (then 3) had hip surgery. She had it on her right hip. The surgery involved cutting a piece…

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Ryleigh’s Story

Ever since my daughter began walking I have questioned her pediatricians about her waddling gait and both said that she would grow out of it….

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Emma

Hello!I am 29 and was diagnosed with congenital dislocation of the hip at 6 months, but was advised I needed to wait until I was…

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Michelle

I was born with bilateral hip dysplasia. My left hip is worse then my right. It effected my whole life. I couldn’t play with the…

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Rebekah

In 1990 I was born with hip dysplasia in my left hip, but it went undiagnosed. It wasn’t until I started walking with a profound…

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Leah

I am 38 years old and had been having hip pain in my right hip for the last 6 years. I approached my doctor at…

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Kimberly

It’s been quite the journey mentally, physically and emotionally the past 10 years. I am a 31 year old female and was a competitive gymnast…

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Patricia

Born in 1961, my Bilateral Hip Dysplasia was not diagnosed until age 18 months. I was child #5 for my mother who had to insist…

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Lee

I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at the age of 31, I was a semi pro footballer for many years and thought the pain i…

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Lynn

The night before my 6 month check-up my dad was playing with me and move my legs a bit. My left leg fell in a…

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Kelli

Hi there fellow Hippies! It has been a blessing to find this site and community dedicated to the education, support and fellowship for those of…

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Kaila’s Story

My name is Kaila and I was diagnosed with congenital dislocation of the hip when I was just a baby. I had a pavlik harness…

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Diana

I have a condition called hip dysplasia. I have hip dysplasia in both of my hips. At 46 years old I was able to get…

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Heather’s Story

In the early 90’s, my wife had given birth to a beautiful baby girl. Two days later, when she was getting ready to be discharged,…

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Lucy

Hi all, I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to write their stories, I have read them all and responded to some…

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Pam’s Story

I was born in the early 80’s and the moment my mother first saw me she knew something was wrong. When she held me, she…

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Hayden’s Story

Hayden was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplaysia at birth. At the 6 week mark the right hip had fixed itself, but the left was still…

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Yana’s Story

We had an appointment to meet with a pediatric orthopedist to check on Yana’s hips since she was a breech baby she was at risk…

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Chloe’s Story

It all happened so fast. 1 day post delivery and during a routine check, the doctor paused and said “oops, hear that? It’s clicking!” I…

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Yvette

“Girl I am so proud in everything you’re doing! From your hip dysplasia, to graduating college, and your career!” my best friend tells me as…

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Caitlin’s Story

Caitlin was 16 months when she was diagnosed with DDH. I wasn’t happy with the way she walked she had a funny waddle and used…

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Naomi’s Story

My daughter Naomi was diagnosed with DDH at birth (she is almost 3 now). She had ALL 5 risk factors for DDH, she was a…

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William’s Story

William was 2 weeks old when he was diagnosed with Bilateral DDH. The first Orthopaedic he was referred to put William in a Pavlik Harness….

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Kalynne’s Story

As first time parents, we were excited and looking forward to having our baby girl in a few months, so when my husbands niece was…

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Emma B’s Story

Brent and I went to the appointment excited and nervous. We met with the nurse who gave me all kinds of pamphlets, prenatal vitamins, and…

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Lynnon’s Story

Our daughter Lynnon’s hip dysplasia was discovered by her pediatrician during our hospital stay at her birth. The doctor was conducting the routine infant examination…

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RI’s Story

My son RI was diagnosed with hip dysplasia the day he was born. In retrospect it was foolish how faulty and embarrassed that made me…

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Sophie’s Story

My daughter Sophie was born full-term and very healthy, weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs, 2 oz. She was a normal birth and not…

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Theo’s Story

Theodor (Theo) Was Born at 35 week’s, healthy 6lb 9oz, and is our second baby. He was Born via Emergency C/S as he was Breech and…

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Autumn’s Story

Autumn is 20 months old. We have just found out she has Bilateral Congenital Hip Dysplasia. Her left hip is partially dislocated & her right…

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Emma-Lee’s Story

First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for this site, for spreading the word, for giving our children a chance!!…

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Maddison’s Story

My daughter was born on 19th January 2013, during her routine check up they informed me she had ‘clicky hips’ and a Physio will fit…

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Addison’s Story

Our journey with hip dysplasia started in 2010, one day after our daughter Addison was born. She was born with bi-lateral hip dislocation. She was…

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Allison’s Story

Allison was born at 5lb 10 1/2 oz baby Girls. When my fince Damon and I first met our new baby girl we though she was…

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Brody’s Story

As any proud mother would say, the day my son was born was the happiest day of my life, it truly was. The day after…

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Kaydence’s Story

Kaydence was born January 25th 2012. She was just beautiful. I had her by a schedule c-section and everything went great! Kaydence was a normal…

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Sophie

Our beautiful daughter Sophie entered the world on the 12th may 2011 weighing 7 pounds exactly. From birth I knew there was something wrong! I…

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Bernardo’s Story

Bernardo’s Story: successful treatment with Pavlik harness in baby boy with bilateral hip dislocation. Bernardo is my third child, his two older brothers were born…

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Layla

My little Layla had developmental hip dysplasia and these stories helped me get through it so I decided to post my own too… She was…

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Morgan

Morgan was a normal baby with no real issues. It wasn’t until she was about 6 months old that we noticed the uneven skinfold on…

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Clara’s Story

Clara Mae is a healthy beautiful baby. Her birth was a piece of cake, no issues. Not until her 6 month check up in January…

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Mary

My daughter was diagnosed with DDH right after she turned 1. She was born full term 9 pounds and my pregnancy/delivery was a breeze. At…

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Ashlea

This is the hip journey of my oldest daughter, Ashlea. I have 2 daughters, Ashlea and Ava, and they both have their own hip Journeys….

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Amy and Giuliana

“What are the chances that my unborn daughter will have hip dysplasia?” Was the question I posed to my orthopedist when I was 8 months…

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Jordan Joy

I wanted to share our story with you about our beautiful baby girl. I thought everything was perfectly fine. We went to the doctor for…

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Lennie

The day after Lennie arrived she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, 8 weeks later we started the hip journey. We first started with a pavlik…

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Grey

On February 27th 2017 at 38 weeks pregnant my water broke and I went in for a c section. We had already scheduled a c…

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Ann Claire

On February 26, 1998, I was born. That same day, my parents received word that I had hip dysplasia. In 1998, they did not have…

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Isabella

When my youngest daughter was 2 months old I realized at our most recent pediatric appointment the Doctor never checked her hips for range of…

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Tori

Lauren Parr became an advocate for hip dysphasia when her daughter Tori was diagnosed with the condition at birth. After caring for Tori through time…

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Claire

On April 11, 2016, I delivered my first child, a baby girl, named Claire. When I was admitted to the hospital, my doctor discovered that…

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Demi

Seven years ago our daughter, Demi, was born with hip dysplasia. The doctor felt a ‘knock’ when he did the hip test on her after…

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Aubrey

Our baby girl, Aubrey was diagnosed with Left Hip Dysplasia at 5 months old. She was not breech. The pediatrician felt a “click” while rotating…

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Amelia

Hi! I’m Nicola, Amelia’s mummy and I am here to raise awareness of DDH and share our journey. Amelia was born at 18:50 on 14…

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Isabella

When Isabella (Bella) Garcia was only four months old, her mother noticed something strange – while changing her diaper and standing her up on her…

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Malia

Malia was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and placed in a Pavlic harness one day after she was born. Luckily we had a good pediatric resident…

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Lily-Anne

I was told at my 72 hour check after have my little girl that she had a problem with her left hip. My partner and…

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Ariah-Marie

Our journey so far… At 9 months old Ariah-Marie seemed to have a limp she had only just started move round table and standing we…

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Bernadette

Bernadette had a ‘clunk’ in her hip identified just two days after she was born. We were assured it would probably be fine but she…

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Laura-Jane

Tina~ I never thought I would ever go back and relive what happened when my daughter was born 23 years ago. This is our story and…

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Cecilia

Beginning at 32 weeks of pregnancy, Cecilia was frank breech (meaning that she her legs were straight with her ankles by her ears). We knew…

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Jacob

Jacob was born early on February 9, 2019 at 37 weeks gestation. His birth went smoothly and it was the happiest moment of our lives….

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Myles

I have been through it all with Myles. Not only does he fall into the 1 in 1,000 babies born with hearing loss but he…

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Shelby’s Story

My name is Shelby and I was first diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia when I was 19 years old. My story started when I was 14…

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April 9, 2020 | 

Kara’s Story

My name is Kara. I am 19 years old and was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia when I was 17. I have always been a very…

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Whitney’s Story

Whitney is a young teenage girl who was diagnosed on Valentines day with hip dysplasia. Whitney is a very active girl. She loves volleyball and…

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Maggie-April’s Story

Hi my name is Maggie-April and I was born with severe bilateral hip dysplasia (DDH). I was born and a few days later I was…

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Marie’s Story

I was 14 when I was first diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia. The year was 2007. At the age of 14 I was a national level…

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Andrea

I am a 20 year old female and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia almost two years ago. I have been active my whole life and…

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Danielle

Hello my name is Danielle. When I was junior in high school, about 16, I was diagnosed with DDH. I was very active all my…

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Amber’s Story

Hello my name is Amber and I was first diagnosed with hip dysplasia at the age of 19, but the pain started long before I…

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Mikayla’s Story

Hello to everyone who is reading this,My names Mikayla and I’m 12 years old. I’m in year 7 and love singing and photography, I also…

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IV

I always knew something wasn’t right with the way my son walks. Since a young age he seemed to have what we called a “signature…

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Tyler

It was a dismal Saturday afternoon on October 23, 2013, and I was falling down the stairs. All I could feel was the ripping apart…

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Lauren

Hi! My name is Lauren, I’m 18 and I’m from Scotland, UK. I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when I was born. In the UK,…

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Hayley

My daughter was 15 yrs 3 months old in Oct 2013 when we found out she has HD in both (right worse than left) AND…

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Bailey-Ann’s Story

Well, hello there, my name is Bailey-Ann, and I would like to share my story with hip dysplasia. When I was about nine months old,…

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Daniël

HelloMy name is Daniël and I am 18 and just about to start University , I was a bit scared to post my story here…

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Bekkah

I’m Bekkah and I’m 21 from Scotland. From a fairly young age I’ve always walked with a swagger and sat with my legs in a…

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Laura

I was a baby when I was diagnosed with DDH. I had surgery when I was one so I don’t really remember anything about it….

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Ollie

I was diagnosed with severe DDH (high dislocation), when I turned three years old. By this time I had been to the ER 8 times,…

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Ali Zak

Hi everyone! My name is Ali, I am 21 years old and senior year nursing student OU. I am so glad to have stumbled upon…

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Megan

Hello everyone, my name is Megan and this is my hip dysplasia journey so far! Having everything taken away from you at a young age…

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Maddie

My journey with Hip Dysplasia started in August 2017. It was softball season and everytime I ran my right hip would be throbbing with pain….

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Kiley

As a parent the last thing you want to hear after your child is born is that something is wrong. I will never forget when…

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Addie

I discovered my passion for running in elementary school shortly after I joined a running club called Girls on the Run. I remember coming home…

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Emily

Hi guys, I’m Emily and I would like to share my story with hip dysplasia. I was diagnosed in the first week of august 2015…

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Irla

Hi! My name is Irla, I’m 19 and I’m from Italy. I was born in Albania, where I was diagnosed with congenital bilateral hip dysplasia…

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Natalie

Life before my hip dysplasia diagnosis After putting my first pair of dance shoes on at the age of 3, performing became a significant part…

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Sienna’s Story

Siennas hip dysplasia wasn’t picked it up at birth. It was missed by 2 pediatricians and then at 6 weeks old it was picked up…

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Nate

At 20 weeks pregnant, an ultrasound showed that my little boy was breech. They said he had plenty of time to flip around, but at…

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Taylor

This is my story about hip dysphasia and the sport I loved, and how I hung up my towel long before it was time to…

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April 9, 2020 | 

Zoey

Hello, my name is Zoey. On 4/19/03 (my date of birth) my doctor found clicking on my hips, and I was diagnosed with severe developmental…

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Naomi

Hi my name is Naomi and I am 16. I was diagnosed with bilateral Hip Dysplasia at birth but I was also born premature so…

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Natalie

My story begins on November 8, 2002. My name is Natalie Schulze, and I was a “normal” baby: I had a normal set of heart…

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Katelyn

Hello everyone, my name is Katelyn. I am 17 years old and am currently a patient at  Children’s Hospital. As you may have guessed from…

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Megan

I was always an active kid. I loved softball and always dreamed of pursuing it in high school and eventually college. But when I was…

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Miles

About two years ago, my 17 year old son started experiencing moderate to severe discomfort in his right hip. He was a lacrosse player and…

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Suggestions for Managing DDH in a Resource-Limited Environment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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April 2, 2020 | 

Exciting News for the Future of Hip Dysplasia Research!

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March 4, 2020 | 

New Protocol for Older Infants May Avoid Cast or Surgery

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December 3, 2019 | 

Press Release: Research Partnership Program

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December 2, 2019 | 

New Hip Dysplasia Course in Central America

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October 8, 2019 | 

DDH Warning for Teenagers & Young Adults

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October 1, 2019 | 

Historically Significant Babywearing Research Now Available in English

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September 1, 2019 | 

Book Review – by Betsy Miller

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August 9, 2019 | 

Life with a Pavlik Harness

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Teaching Boxes: Donations in Action

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2019 Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month

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July 2, 2019 | 

So. You’ve just been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Now what? Part 2

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July 10, 2019 | 

Quality of Life, Concerns and Impact Measure

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July 8, 2019 | 

Cannabis Compounds and Hip Dysplasia

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June 9, 2019 | 

Should you wait to have a PAO until your arthritis gets worse?

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Book Review V2

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May 10, 2019 | 

W-Sitting and Hip Development

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So. You’ve just been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Now what?

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May 8, 2019 | 

Book Review – Hope the Hip Hippo

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April 2, 2019 | 

Shorter time in cast after surgery

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April 11, 2019 | 

Cast Liners and Synthetic Cast Materials

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April 10, 2019 | 

The International Advisory Committee

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April 8, 2019 | 

Diagnosing newborns in the UK

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April 12, 2019 | 

Hip Arthroscopy as Treatment for Hip Dysplasia: An Update

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March 1, 2019 | 

The IHDI Impact

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March 9, 2019 | 

How Has Hip Dysplasia Impacted Your Life?

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February 2, 2019 | 

Society of Support

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February 4, 2019 | 

The American Academy of Pediatrics is making greater efforts for DDH prevention.

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January 7, 2019 | 

Investigating New Opportunities for the Treatment of DDH

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December 2, 2018 | 

Hip Dysplasia and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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October 3, 2018 | 

A mother’s social media post

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October 7, 2018 | 

Hip Dysplasia and Stress

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October 4, 2018 | 

Recap: China: A Promising Opportunity for Hip Dysplasia Research & Innovation

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September 9, 2018 | 

China: A Promising Opportunity for Hip Dysplasia Research & Innovation

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August 12, 2018 | 

IHDI Facebook Live – Transcription

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July 7, 2018 | 

Can I Play Sports After My PAO?

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February 3, 2018 | 

Newsletter

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January 11, 2018 | 

You can promote Hip Healthy Swaddling

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January 9, 2018 | 

The study of Babywearing in other cultures

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December 2, 2017 | 

Where are they now? Shelby

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December 8, 2017 | 

World Journal of Orthopedics – New Report

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November 10, 2017 | 

IHDI Receives Award

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October 8, 2017 | 

Final Report for 2017 DDH Educational Course

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Activities and Sports after Hip Replacement for Hip Dysplasia

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September 9, 2017 | 

Sips for Hips WA sponsor, Glassbaby, has extended their giving

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August 7, 2017 | 

Pavlik Harness Study

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Summary of Activities of International Hip Dysplasia Institute

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July 2, 2017 | 

New Avascular Necrosis Study

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Ten-year-old Wyatt Whitney passes hip exam with flying colors!

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March 9, 2017 | 

Hip preservation surgery vs. Total hip replacement

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March 9, 2017 | 

New Guidelines for Evaluation and Referral of DDH

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January 9, 2017 | 

A recent study confirms, adults with hip dysplasia are significantly more likely to develop arthritis

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Landmark Research Study

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August 7, 2016 | 

Painful Hip Dysplasia in Adults – Does Excessive Exercise Make It Worse?

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June 12, 2016 | 

Scientific Publications

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Hidden Hip Dysplasia is Common in Relatives of DDH Patients

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June 9, 2016 | 

The Ecuador Mission

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May 8, 2016 | 

IHDI Classification

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New Warning about Swaddling

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IHDI receives large anonymous donation

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March 5, 2016 | 

Adult Hip Dysplasia Update 2016

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Successful First Effort in Ecuador

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November 10, 2015 | 

IHDI Conference Schedule

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November 2, 2015 | 

The Ecuador Inititive

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September 9, 2015 | 

Hip dysplasia and arthritis

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September 1, 2015 | 

Does your child need a follow-up x-ray?

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Editorial Comment on Infant Carriers from CTP, Med Dir, IHDI

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July 2, 2015 | 

IHDI receives praise

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July 1, 2015 | 

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May 8, 2015 | 

Recent research about childhood DDH

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April 7, 2015 | 

Just Published – IHDI Classification of Hip Dysplasia

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IHDI Team Researches Anatomical Severity of Dislocated Hips

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Holiday Stress?

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December 9, 2014 | 

Prestigious Award Given to IHDI Research Team

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November 9, 2014 | 

More Worry for Childhood Hip Dysplasia

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Middle East Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Conference

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October 10, 2014 | 

New Guidelines for Infant Hip Dysplasia

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Surgery

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September 2, 2014 | 

Star of “Malcolm in the Middle” tells her hip dysplasia story

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August 10, 2014 | 

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Conference – Dubai

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July 8, 2014 | 

Is There a Natural Cure for Hip Dysplasia?

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July 1, 2014 | 

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June 9, 2014 | 

Surgeons who do more total hip replacements have fewer complications

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June 3, 2014 | 

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May 11, 2014 | 

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May 2, 2014 | 

Donation

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Advocate Spotlight

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Hip Dysplasia Symposium

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Hip Arthroscopy Alone Is Rarely Helpful for Patients with Dysplasia

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Hip Dysplasia Pain Discovery

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Do we know how to end the Pavlik Harness treatment?

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March 10, 2014 | 

Advocates Join Together to Reach Major Network TV Shows

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January 12, 2014 | 

13-year-old Cassie Recovers from Periacetabular Osteotomy

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January 5, 2014 | 

When is total hip replacement necessary for hip dysplasia?

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December 4, 2013 | 

Longer treatment may be needed for babies with hip instability.

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November 11, 2013 | 

Swaddled babies at greater risk of hip problems, study finds

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October 1, 2013 | 

The Healing Touch of a Pink Hippopotamus

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October 11, 2013 | 

Genetics and Hip Dysplasia

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Bracing for dysplasia that remains after initial treatment

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July 12, 2013 | 

When the Pavlik Harness Fails, Are Other Types of Braces Helpful?

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July 10, 2013 | 

Pavlik Harness research reaches milestone – Updates from Dr. Price

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June 9, 2013 | 

Do Doctors Agree on the Diagnosis of DDH?

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June 10, 2013 | 

AP or Frog-leg Radiograph for Children with Hip Dysplasia: How Can We Decrease Radiation?

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Is hip dysplasia in adults different from hip dysplasia in infants?

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April 2, 2013 | 

Hip Dysplasia Makes Impact at 2013 AAOS Meeting

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March 1, 2013 | 

Adult Hip Dysplasia Patients can see Improvement in Physical Activity from Hip-Preservation Surgery

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March 8, 2013 | 

Being a Twin or a Triplet is NOT a risk factor for DDH

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February 8, 2013 | 

New Statement Released: Hip Arthroscopy for Labral Repair

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January 9, 2013 | 

Cartilage Development of a Child’s Hip Socket

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January 9, 2013 | 

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) – What Determines Success or Failure?

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November 9, 2012 | 

eHealth Radio

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October 11, 2012 | 

Does hip dysplasia return after successful treatment?

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October 9, 2012 | 

3rd Annual Meeting on Hip Dysplasia – Mexico City

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September 5, 2012 | 

National Science Foundation awards grant to further Pavlik Harness Study

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September 8, 2012 | 

Successful Pavlik Harness treatment in late-diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

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September 11, 2012 | 

Arthroscopic reduction of the dislocated hip in infants

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August 10, 2012 | 

Carrying the Olympic Torch – it was THE most amazing experience!

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July 6, 2012 | 

Advanced MR Imaging of the hip after cast immobilization in DDH

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July 12, 2012 | 

DDH Education Module for Medical Professionals

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July 9, 2012 | 

Reliability of plain x-rays for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children

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July 3, 2012 | 

Does Swaddling Influence Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip? An Experimental Animal Study

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June 3, 2012 | 

Results of open reduction surgery for developmental dislocation of the hip

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Grand Opening: Wyatt Whitney Hip And Orthopedic Institute

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May 2, 2012 | 

Predictors for Secondary Procedures after open reduction of hip in walking children with DDH

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April 2, 2012 | 

Ultrasonographic Assessment of Hips in the First Six weeks of Life: Does the Incidence of DDH Change from week 1 to week 6?

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March 12, 2012 | 

One Hip World 2012

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February 12, 2012 | 

To screen or not to screen for DDH?

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February 12, 2012 | 

FitPregnancy

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February 12, 2012 | 

PS Mom Reviews

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January 12, 2012 | 

The Benefits and Risks of Swaddling Your Baby

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January 12, 2012 | 

Orlando Family Magazine

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January 12, 2012 | 

Innocent infant hip clicks: Is there a need to follow them?

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January 12, 2012 | 

Illuminate Blog

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December 12, 2011 | 

ParentGuideNews.com

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November 12, 2011 | 

Ultrasound screening at time of birth slightly reduces the risk of surgery

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Mexico City – Second Annual International Hip Dysplasia Course

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November 12, 2011 | 

ABC30.com

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November 12, 2011 | 

ERGOparent Magazine

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November 12, 2011 | 

Pelvic deformity influences acetabular version and coverage in hip dysplasia

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November 12, 2011 | 

ShannonMillerLifestyle.com

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October 12, 2011 | 

Screening programs for developmental dysplasia of the hip in newborns

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October 12, 2011 | 

Giggle Gab

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September 12, 2011 | 

Health Radio.Net

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September 12, 2011 | 

AAP News

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September 12, 2011 | 

CT vs MRI verifying hip position in spica casts

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September 12, 2011 | 

New Patient Story: Oscar

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August 12, 2011 | 

New Patient Story – Riley

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August 12, 2011 | 

ANCHOR for Hip Preservation

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July 12, 2011 | 

Interview with the Director – Dr. Charles T. Price

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June 12, 2011 | 

The Second 9 Months

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June 12, 2011 | 

The Morton Report

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May 12, 2011 | 

Doctor Becomes a Hip Dysplasia Patient

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May 12, 2011 | 

BBC News Health Check: Hip-Healthy Swaddling

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April 12, 2011 | 

Rates of Total Hip Replacements due to Residual Hip Dysplasia

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March 12, 2011 | 

Amateur Race Car Driver Helps IHDI Spread Awareness

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March 12, 2011 | 

South Korean Soccer Player Retires due to DDH

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March 12, 2011 | 

Baby Hip Health Week 2011

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March 12, 2011 | 

Femoral Nerve Palsy and the Pavlik Harness

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March 12, 2011 | 

IHDI and UCF Aim to Improve the Pavlik Harness

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February 12, 2011 | 

Effect of PAO on total hip replacements later in life.

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January 12, 2011 | 

How to Swaddle your baby to help keep their hips healthy

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January 12, 2011 | 

Adult Hip Disorders – Prevention and Alternative Treatments

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November 12, 2010 | 

IHDI is competing for a $250,000.00 Grant!

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November 12, 2010 | 

Git-R-Done Donates $5-Million for Hip Dysplasia!

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September 12, 2010 | 

Help Spread the Word!

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September 12, 2010 | 

Safe swaddling for babies’ hips

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September 12, 2010 | 

Teaching doctors in Mexico

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Larry the Cable Guy raises money for hip dysplasia

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June 12, 2010 | 

Swaddling: IHDI Position Statement

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May 12, 2010 | 

Failure of the Pavlik Harness

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February 12, 2010 | 

Hoffman-Daimler Update and Opinion

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December 12, 2009 | 

DDH Brace does not slow down walking

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December 12, 2009 |