Parents

Imagine a world where your support enables groundbreaking research on hip dysplasia. This is the reality we are building together with Victorian families, and we invite you to join us.

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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. 

Join our registry and 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 your child has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia in Victoria, please consider sharing health information with us. 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 decide to join VicHip, 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. Your doctor or clinician will collect this information as part of your child’s routine care. Your privacy is protected, read more.

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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.