Because kids’ hip health matters

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I’m a HIPpy is situated on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Caption - Facebook/Instagram: ❓ Questions about your newborn or toddler's hip health? We would love to help. 🩺Part of our goal in spreading awareness for hip dysplasia and other paediatric hip disorders is to open up the conversation – and o
👋 Hey HIPpies, today we are excited to introduce you to Debbie @fasd_strong – a #hipdysplasiawarrior and a wonderful mother to two beautiful children. Debbie was 41 years old when she was finally diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. She e
🇨🇦HIPpies, we are pleased to introduce you to Arthritis Society Canada! @arthritissociety Arthritis Society Canada is a national health charity, fueled by donors and volunteers. Their mission is to fight the fire of arthritis with the fire of re
For some hip dysplasia patients – a hip replacement will be required later on in life. ⏳Many cases that require a hip replacement are due to a late diagnosis, which can lead to more significant damage to the hip joint over time. Many patients
🥼 PAO stands for “periacetabular osteotomy.” It is a surgical treatment option for adolescents and young adults with hip dysplasia. During a PAO, a series of cuts are made to the bone (osteotomies) around the hip socket in order to rot
Some babies with hip dysplasia will require surgery, even if a diagnosis is made early on. 👶 Post-surgery, the baby will be placed in a Spica cast for about 3 months. Typically, the child will wear the cast for 6 weeks, after which they will retur
🩺In more severe cases of hip dysplasia, corrective surgery may be required to help re-position the head of the femur. 🟢In a closed reduction surgery, the surgeon will physically move the femoral head (“ball”) back into the socket. This
👼 Babywearing has become increasingly more popular, but is it #hipsafe for your little one? Proper hip positioning is especially important when babywearing due to the prolonged period of time that most infants will be held in a baby carrier. 🤞 Th
🐸A Rhino Cruiser is a hip abduction brace that is designed to keep a child’s legs in a flexed or “frog leg” position to promote healthy hip development. Typically it is used for infants between the ages of 3 to 24 months old &ndas
👶In most mild cases of hip dysplasia – and/or in infants who are diagnosed early on – treatment with a harness or brace is often effective at stabilizing the hip joint and promoting normal, healthy development. For infants under six mon