Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition seen in infants and young children. It is also called hip dysplasia. In a normal hip joint, the ball of the femur (thigh bone) fits snugly ...

Hip dysplasia occurs when the two bones that come together in the hip joint — the pelvis and femur bones — are out of alignment. The condition can cause misalignment, movement, and flexibility issues ...

Hip dysplasia affects children by causing joint instability pain and difficulty in movement but early treatment can improve long term outcomes.(Image: Pexels) The human hip is a ball and socket type ...

A technique that uses ultrasound images to determine the depth and shape of the hip socket can accurately predict which infants with hip dysplasia will develop normal hip structure and which remain ...

Hip showing moderate dysplasia. Arrows point to the acetabulum. Copyright ©Carol Davila University Pressa Authors review the spectrum of developmental dysplasia of ...