On Sunday, May 30th, the Hip Hope Network celebrated the inaugural International Hip Health Day.

Dr. Kishore Mulpuri, Head of the University of British Columbia Department of Orthopaedics, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at BC Children’s Hospital and a founder of the Hip Hope Network, hosted the landmark event which brought together twelve international scientific research groups and advocacy organizations in an inspiring acknowledgment of global advancements in pediatric hip health research and advocacy.

The event also launched the annual Hip Legend award. This year, seven Hip Legends hailing from five countries were recognized for their lifetime of dedication and achievement in global pediatric hip health.

• Dr. Charles Price (International Hip Dysplasia Institute, United States of America)

• Sarah Twomey (Healthy Hips Australia, Australia)

• Dr. Tony Herring (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, United States of America)

• Natalie Trice (DDH UK, United Kingdom)

• Dr. Tony Catterall (Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, United Kingdom)

• Dr. Benjamin Joseph (Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India)

• Dr. Jianping Yang (Tianjin University, China)

Thank you to the presenters, participants, and organizers for bringing together this incredible event celebrating the global landscape of hip health research and advocacy; we are excited to begin this tradition, and celebrate for years to come.