Parents

Together, we can make a difference

Every parent wants the best for their child. For babies and young children with hip dysplasia, also known as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent problems later on. 

By taking part in our registry you will help us:

👉 better understand what causes hip dysplasia and what increases the risk 

👉 improve the way we screen, diagnose and treat hip dysplasia 

👉 give children the best chance to grow healthy hips and enjoy an active life.

 Learn more about our research and key focus areas

Do you have a child with hip dysplasia?

If you are being checked, treated or seeing a doctor for hip dysplasia at a participating hospital or practice in Victoria, we invite you to take part in our registry or sub-study. Your contribution could help improve care and treatment for future patients. 

A VicHip team member may contact you in person or by phone after your child’s clinic appointment or hospital visit. We will explain VicHip, what is involved in taking part, and answer any questions you have.

If you’re part of the registry, our research will follow your child’s medical journey with hip dysplasia until they are at least 16 years old. For surgical patients, we'd like to see how their health progresses into adulthood. You’ll receive short (5-15 minute) surveys every 1-4 years by email or text. These optional surveys will ask about your daily activities, pain, treatment, care and overall well-being. Your answers help us and your doctor understand what’s working well and what could be better.     

VicHip participant surveys or PROMs are designed to be completed at set time points throughout the course of a patient’s medical care, such as developmental milestones or treatment phases.

Want to learn more?

• Read our frequently asked questions for parents
• Watch a short video: Why Bec joined VicHip ►

Have questions, feedback or want to get involved? 

  Please contact us