Health professionals
VicHip was established to enhance care and outcomes for people with hip dysplasia. To achieve this, we recognise the power of collaboration and invite you to consider working with us.
Work with us
We are a collective of orthopaedic surgeons, paediatricians, physiotherapists, orthotists, sonographers, midwives, nurses and clinical researchers.
Our aim is to equip clinicians with the information and tools they need to accurately detect, diagnose and treat hip dysplasia. We also want to establish a unified approach to the clinical management of hip dysplasia and standardise protocols across Victoria. This could improve patient care and outcomes for all age groups and lower the risk of a child developing long-term disability, osteoarthritis or the need for surgery.
By working with us, you can share your opinions, suggest improvements and contribute to discussions that influence healthcare policies. Your input is highly valued and can help shape our research and ensure the views of clinicians are given priority in decision-making.
Benefits of participating in VicHip
- keep track of your patient’s progress and treatment history in a secure and easily accessible location
- generate site-specific and state-wide de-identified reports to help inform the clinical management of hip dysplasia
- better understand the natural history of hip dysplasia, cause, risk factors and long-term outcomes
- generate insight and evidence into health economic evaluation approaches to hip dysplasia in Victoria
- advance treatment guidelines and the effectiveness of current screening programs
- facilitate the use of VicHip research evidence to develop stronger health policies and programs
- help shape a future of healthier hips and reduce the impact of hip dysplasia on patients and families worldwide.
The more sites participating in VicHip, the more powerful our registry will be in providing valuable data and insights.
Want to learn more? Read our frequently asked questions for health professionals.
More information
Explore clinical resources on hip dysplasia, educational videos and more.
Have questions, feedback or want to get involved?
Please contact us
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.