International Hip Dysplasia Registry

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The International Hip Dysplasia (IHDR) study group is an international collaboration of surgeons, researchers, and medical professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children with hip dysplasia. With 23 sites worldwide and growing, IHDR aims to optimize patient care in health care systems around the world through research, education, and advocacy efforts.



IHDR is comprised of Principal investigators, physicians and other healthcare professionals from a large variety of countries and healthcare systems. Learn more about us here.	IHDR members have contributed significantly to hip dysplasia knowledge through the publication of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles. Find out more about our current research here.	Developmental dysplasia of the hip is the most common pediatric hip disorder, characterized by a wide spectrum of abnormal hip morphology. Learn more about hip dysplasia here.

DDH

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) describes a spectrum of hip abnormalities ranging in severity from mild instability of a reduced hip to severe dysplasia in a complete and irreducibly dislocated hip.

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About Us

The International Hip Dysplasia (IHDR) study group is an international collaboration of surgeons and medical professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children with hip dysplasia.

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Research

There is an evident need for comprehensive long-term follow-up in order to identify risk factors and establish appropriate screening protocols and treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip.

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Registry

The International Hip Dysplasia Registry aims to address gaps in evidence demonstrated by the 2014 AAOS guidelines, with the goal of identifying the best practices, standardizing treatment and management, and optimizing clinical and functional outcomes for children with DDH.

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Global Impacts

IHDR aims to develop an alternate DDH care map pathway to account for procedural screening variations in various health care systems with varying resources and practice guidelines.

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Publications

International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) Study Publications.

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IHDR Member Related Literature

Awards

Awards for the IHDR team.

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Donate and help support us in our goal of creating a future where no child has to suffer as a result of delayed diagnosis ever again.

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We believe there’s nothing we can’t do with your support. It can take years to turn scientific breakthrough into new interventions and treatments. Funding helps speed the pace of change. When given the resources, we can bring transformative therapies – and hope – out of the laboratory and into the clinic to save and improve children’s lives.

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