Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)

The hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvis bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia (dislocation) of the hip (DDH), the hip joint has not formed normally. The ball is loose in the socket and may be easy to dislocate.
Although DDH is most often present at birth, it may also develop during a child’s first year of life. If not treated leads to abnormal gait and shortening of leg. It should be treated earliest possible. As treatment is delayed complications increase and treatment becomes more difficult.
However early an d proper treatment leads to excellent results.