Welcome to VicHip!
We're working to improve hip care and outcomes for children and adults with hip dysplasia.
Through research and collaboration, we aim to:
- learn more about its causes and risk factors
- find better ways to screen, diagnose and treat the condition
- unite families and health professionals in a powerful alliance to enhance care and services in Victoria.
Learn more for parents or health professionals
DID YOU KNOW?
🟡 Hip dysplasia affects 1 in every 100 babies, more frequently in girls.
🟡 It is the underlying cause in 1 out of every 4 hip replacements under age 50.
🟡 The good news is that hip dysplasia is often easily treated, if detected early!
Proudly in partnership with
VicHip is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Medical Research Future Fund grant 2015989.
Murdoch Children's Research Institute acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands on which we work and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.