Patient Information
MyPAO (hip dysplasia research study)
If you are identified as having hip dysplasia and are listed for a pre-acetabular osteotomy, you may be invited to take part in a research study.
Deciding if you would like to take part
Before deciding if you would like to take part you need to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve for you. Please take time to read more about this in the Participant Information Leaflet below.
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