Resources for Patients and Families at Boston Children's Hospital

Patient resources

Brochures and fact sheets

International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI)
A collaborative effort to improve the health and quality of life of those affected by hip dysplasia.


Hip Healthy Swaddling	What is Hip Dysplasia?	Preventing Hip Dysplasia

Your visit

Planning a visit to the Orthopedic Center? Check out our Your Orthopedic Visit page for helpful information on what you can expect.

Cast care and maintenance

Patient stories

After surgeries, Gloversville teen strides toward a career in health care
The Leader-Herald Oct 21, 2012
Jenn Sprung was an avid field hockey player when she learned she had bilateral hip dysplasia -- prompting her to undergo two career-ending surgeries within a year. But the experience gave her a new perspective on life, and even inspired her to pursue college in hopes of specializing in pediatric oncology.

Helping a teenage athlete stay hip
Thriving, Aug 22, 2012
It was another day at field hockey practice for Jenn Sprung. The 14-year-old from Gloversville, NY was running and playing with her team when a sharp pain through her right leg made her stop.

Angela McNeeley: Developmental hip dysplasia
After being referred to an orthopedic doctor at Boston Children's Hospital, Angela was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip, which means she had a problem with formation of her hip joint. She was 5 years old at the time.