Healthy Hips Australia is Australia’s only not-for-profit organisation working to improve awareness for hip dysplasia, and support those working with and impacted by the condition. 

Hip dysplasia is the most common birth defect globally, with 1 in 100 infants requiring treatment, and it is the most common cause of hip arthritis in adults. Despite this awareness for the condition, and practical support for those impacted by it, remains limited. Only 57% of the 1000 respondents to our 2018 survey, had heard of the condition prior to diagnosis. 

Rates of late diagnosed hip dysplasia are also increasing in Australia (Increase in late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip in South Australia: risk factors, proposed solutions. Med J Aust 2016: 204 (6): 240.) Late diagnosis is considered a significant public health issue. Why:
• Lower likelihood of success of conservative treatment methods,
• Higher rates of surgery,
• Increased complications (such as avascular necrosis)
• And increased health care costs.

Late diagnosis is also associated with time away from school/study/work, restrictions on play and leisure pursuits, and the increased likelihood of pain for the individual. 

Whilst not life threatening, this condition can be life changing both for the individual and their family, therefore awareness for it, and how to facilitate hip health, is vital to benefit people across the lifespan. Practical support to minimise the impact of the condition on a person’s quality of life, and activities of daily living is also needed. We can't eliminate hip dysplasia but together we can support more people impacted by it, and increase the reach of our awareness initiatives. Early diagnosis is key. 

Since 2015, Healthy Hips Australia has been passionate in developing and providing vital support and resources to increase awareness for the condition.

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