About us

What is VicHip?

The Victorian hip dysplasia registry, or VicHip, is a clinical registry of patients diagnosed with hip dysplasia in Victoria.

Welcome to our community!

We are a passionate group of families, researchers and hip health experts dedicated to improving the care and treatment of hip dysplasia. Our mission is to help patients get the best possible outcomes in their health journey with hip dysplasia. 

Hip dysplasia, also known as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), affects one in every hundred babies. It can lead to disability, pain or the need for hip replacement. It's important to catch and treat early, but it can be hard to detect. It's a global health problem, and we're working to fix it.

Do you have a child with hip dysplasia? We invite you to join VicHip and share valuable health information and insights with us. Our goal is to learn more about hip dysplasia, its causes, and find better ways to diagnose and manage the condition.

Together we can unlock the knowledge needed to create a future of healthier hips.

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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 fifty.

• The good news is that hip dysplasia is often easily treated, if detected early!

Want to join our study? It's easy to take part!

If your child has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia in Victoria, and your doctor or clinician works at a participating hospital or practice, we invite you to consider joining our registry and sharing information about your child's health and care with us.

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.

Learn more for parents