Hip Dysplasia Resources
Here you will find hip dysplasia books, hip dysplasia organisations and hip dysplasia medical resources that we believe provide useful information and/or advice for people diagnosed with hip dysplasia.
If you know of any other hip dysplasia resources, please email us at [email protected]
Hip Dysplasia Books
A Guide for Adults with Hip Dysplasia, by Dr Sophie West and Denise Sutherland.
A Guide for Adults with Hip Dysplasia is the first book in the world for patients with this difficult and painful condition.This friendly, comprehensive and thorough guide is recommended for hip dysplasia patients, and those with other hip problems who are looking at hip replacement surgery. Both authors have bilateral hip dysplasia.
A Guide for Adults with Hip Dysplasia Facebook Page
The Parents’ Guide to Hip Dysplasia – By Betsy Miller
The parents guide to Hip Dysplasia is the only persons guide to one of the most common birth defects. The book covers hip anatomy, risk factors, how diagnosis is made, how to communicate with doctors about the condition and covers harnesses, braces, casts, surgery and potential complications for children ages 0-17. The book, also, addresses the special care needs of children with hip dysplasia and how to manage pain at home. It concludes with a list of resources. Betsy is also a member of the advisory board at the International Hip Dysplasia Institute <www.hipdysplasia.org>.
Betsy Miller Parents Guide Books
Hip Dysplasia Organisations
International Hip Dysplasia Institute
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) is a collaborative, international, not-for-profit effort to improve the health and quality of life of those affected by hipdysplasia. Our goal is to provide education to patients, families, and physicians as the most comprehensive and reliable resource for knowledge about hip dysplasia in its various forms.
International Hip Dysplasia Institute Website
Australian Breastfeeding Association
The Australian Breastfeeding Association has an excellent article called Hip Dysplasia with hints about breastfeeding a baby who is in a cast, harness or brace due to Hip Dysplasia’.
Australian Breastfeeding Association Breastfeeding Tips
Australian Breastfeeding Association Facebook Page
STEPS Charity UK
STEPS is here for anyone affected by clubfoot, hip dysplasia and other lower limb deficiencies.
Steps Charity UK
Steps DDH Parents Information Guides
Steps Charity UK Facebook Page
One Hip World
This page is for fundraising efforts in support of the IHDI! The idea is for you to choose a fundraiser (bake sale, book sale, 5K/Walk, etc), to be done in your area, wherever you are in the world, to raise money for the IHDI!
Healthy Hips Australia
Healthy Hips Australia is a not for profit organisation providing resources, education, support and advocacy for people impacted by Hip Dysplasia.
Healthy Hips Australia Website
Happy Hips
A place for teenagers and young adults with hip dysplasia and hip impingement. We want to support and raise awareness for young people with these hip conditions!
HIP Buddies
The HIP Buddies project is aimed at selling writbands, supplied by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. With the money raised we will buy soft toys that will be handed out to children who have had orthopedic surgery in the Royal Childrens Hospital.
Spica Warrior
Spica Warrior is a a charity aimed at raising awareness of DDH as well as empowering and supporting parents and their children.
Hip Dysplasia Medical
The following websites include hospitals and/or medical professionals (e.g. orthopaedic surgeons) that have daily dealings with treating Hip Dysplasia. If you know of any other medical links for Hip Dysplasia, please email us at [email protected]
Victorian Paediatric Orthopaedic Network
Victorian Paediatric Orthopaedic Network Website
Royal Childrens Hospital
Royal Childrens Hospital Website
Royal Childrens Hip Dysplasia Education
Sydney Childrens Hospital Network
Sydney Childrens Hospital Network Website
Medscape
Inside Radiology
Inside Radiology Website
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