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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
What Is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)?
A developmental condition of the ball-and-socket hip joint, where the acetabulum (socket) is shallow and provides insufficient coverage of the femoral head (ball). This can lead to instability or dislocation of the hip and abnormal growth of the hip joint.
Over time, untreated developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) results in pain, limping, and arthritis of the hip. DDH is associated with infants who were breech position in-utero, first-born females with a family history of hip dysplasia, and tight swaddling of the legs.
DDH is usually present at birth or develops within the first year of life. Unstable hips will sometimes click or clunk with motion of the hip, and the affected leg may appear to be shorter than the other.
DDH is diagnosed by examination by your doctor, ultrasound and X-rays. If DDH is discovered early, it can be effectively treated with a Pavlik harness, a hip abduction brace, a cast, or occasionally with surgery to place the femoral head back into the acetabulum and possibly to reshape the acetabulum and orientation of the femur.
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Hip dysplasia or acetabular is characterized by a malformed hip joint which wears irregularly over time, resulting in pain and progressive loss of functionality.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
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