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Preventing developmental dysplasia of the hip

While DDH cannot always be prevented, there are hip healthy practices that may reduce the risk of developing DDH. Read about the practices and equipment that may help.

Adjusting to diagnosis and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip

Learn how to cope when your child has been diagnosed with and treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip and find resources and supports to help you and your family.

Baby Hip Clinic

Learn about the SickKids interprofessional outpatient clinic for newborn babies to assist in the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of DDH.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip: Tips, tricks and messages from caregivers

Read about some of the tips, tricks and messages other caregivers have for parents and caregivers who are new to managing developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Hip spica cast removal

Find out when a hip spica cast can be removed and what care your child will need after the removal.

Fixed abduction brace

Learn about why your child might need a fixed abduction brace to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip, risks of the treatment, and how to care for your child in a fixed abduction brace.

Closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip

A closed reduction is a surgical procedure used to correct severe hip dysplasia. Learn what happens during a closed reduction, why it is done, and what follow-up care your child will need.

Osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip

An osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bone is cut and realigned or reshaped. Learn why a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip may need an osteotomy and what to expect after surgery.

Pavlik harness

Learn how to care for your baby and use the Pavlik harness orthosis.

Caring for your child's hip spica cast

A hip spica cast extends from the chest to below the knees. Learn how to care for your child's hip spica cast.

Open reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip

An open reduction is a surgical procedure performed on children with more severe hip dislocation that cannot be treated any other way. Learn how the procedure is done and what follow-up care your child will need.

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Healthy Living & Prevention

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Biologic agents and JIA

Heart conditions and complementary and alternative therapies

Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.

School and children with heart disease

Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

Diabetes in the classroom

An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.