We’re bringing together patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to identify research priorities that could improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Join us in making a difference.
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Experiencing hip pain as a young adult can significantly affect various aspects of life, including physical and mental well-being, work, leisure activities, and daily responsibilities.
Unlike hip issues commonly seen in older adults, such as osteoarthritis, hip pain in younger individuals often arises from different conditions that may be less well-known.
This can lead to challenges in obtaining an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment, potentially resulting in prolonged discomfort and limitations.
The NHS Long Term Plan emphasises the importance of prevention to reduce the impact of diseases, including musculoskeletal disorders, which account for a significant portion of workplace sickness in the UK.
Addressing hip pain early aligns with this focus, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce the economic burden on healthcare systems.
A Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) is a collaborative initiative that brings together patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to identify and prioritise unanswered questions or uncertainties in specific health areas. The primary goal is to ensure that future research focuses on the topics that matter most to those directly affected.
This project will use a Priority Setting Partnership approach, following the proven James Lind Alliance method. We will bring together patients aged 16 to 50, their carers, and healthcare professionals to work as a team. Our goal is to agree on the most important unanswered questions in young adult hip surgery. We plan to collect opinions using surveys, discussion groups, and consensus workshops. By listening to a wide range of voices—including those of patients, clinicians, and charity representatives—we aim to ensure that every aspect of the patient journey is considered, from early diagnosis and treatment planning to rehabilitation and long-term outcomes.
Mr. Vikas Khanduja is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in hip preservation and replacement surgeries, with a particular focus on hip arthroscopy. He has been pivotal in establishing the tertiary referral service for young adult hip surgery in the East of England.
His research aims to optimise the arthroscopic management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) through innovative imaging techniques and precision surgery. Leading the Cambridge Young Adult Hip Research Group, he collaborates with institutions such as Oxford University and McMaster University. Mr. Khanduja has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and three books. He has held prominent positions, including Past President of the British Hip Society and current President of SICOT, a global orthopaedic organisation.
Professor Ajay Malviya is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in young adult hip preservation. He manages a high-volume tertiary referral practice and is a leading contributor to the UK Non-Arthroplasty Hip Registry.
His research, including a PhD on quality of life after hip arthroscopy for FAI, has led to over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Professor Malviya serves as a Trustee and Vice Chair of the Education and Careers Committee for the British Orthopaedic Association, is part of the British Hip Society Executive Committee, and chairs the Research Committee of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy.
Dr. Ibrahim Haq is an Orthopaedic Specialty Registrar in the East Midlands, currently pursuing an MPhil in Surgical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. He has postgraduate experience in orthopaedic surgery, with a focus on hip and trauma surgery.
Dr. Haq has authored over ten peer-reviewed publications and has presented his work at international conferences. He has collaborated with organisations such as The Bone and Joint Journal to disseminate orthopaedic research through multimedia and social media initiatives.
Nahid is the JLA Adviser to the Young Adult Hip Pain PSP. She has been with the JLA for three years and has supported seven PSPs to completion. Nahid is passionate about celebrating previously unheard voices and co-production. Outside of her JLA role, she is an Associate Professor at Warwick Medical School.
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