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If your child has been diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), you may have a lot of questions. At the Children's Health℠ Andrews Institute, our pediatric orthopedic physicians have extensive experience treating the full range of pediatric hip conditions, so they are prepared to provide answers.
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip, also known as DDH, is a hip condition found in babies and young children that causes the hip joint to form abnormally.
First-born baby girls are more likely to have dysplasia.
The hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint. The ball is the rounded top, or head, of the femur (thigh bone). The socket is a cup in the acetabulum (hip socket). Normally, the ball fits into the socket easily, moving and rotating freely in the joint.
But some babies are born with hip sockets that are too shallow for the thighbone to fit properly. This makes the thighbone slip out of place, either partially or completely. When an unstable thighbone fully slips out of the hip socket, it’s called a dislocation.
Signs of dysplasia include:
When your baby is treated early, our skilled orthopedic specialists can help avoid issues with growth and development using noninvasive techniques.
Most cases of developmental dysplasia of the hip are detected at birth or during a routine newborn checkup. In some cases, though, signs may not develop until after birth.
At the Andrews Institute, our orthopedic physicians identify dysplasia with the latest diagnostic tools, including:
We know you don’t want to be kept waiting to learn if your baby has dysplasia. Whenever possible, we perform imaging, make a diagnosis and give you a clear treatment plan at your first appointment.
Possible causes and risk factors of dysplasia include:
If dysplasia is found in the first few months of life, it can almost always be treated successfully with noninvasive treatments such as harnessing or bracing. In some cases, surgery may be needed to put the hip back in the joint.
When your child is diagnosed with dysplasia, we work with you to develop an effective treatment plan to meet your child’s unique needs. Our goal is to provide your child with the most comprehensive, personalized care possible.
Our expert orthopedic physicians work with you to design the best treatment plan for your child. Our goal is to use the most effective and least invasive treatment possible.
Treatment options depend on several factors, including:
Our treatments include:
Some hip instability is common in newborn infants. However, dislocations are much less common, affecting just 1 in 1,000 newborns. First-born baby girls are more likely to have dysplasia.
When babies are treated early for dysplasia, physicians can help avoid growth and development problems. But when treatment is delayed, children may suffer from limb length discrepancies that can cause pain, discomfort and a noticeable limp.