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what is hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia, also known as
developmental dysplasia of the hip
(DDH) or congenital hip dysplasia,
is a condition in which the hip
joint doesn't develop properly in
infants or young children. It can
range from mild to severe and
typically involves an abnormal
formation of the hip joint,
affecting its stability and function.
 Causes of hip dysplasia

Mesoderm Disruption Ectoderm Disruption Genetic Factors

Abnormalities in the Certain genetic

mesoderm might lead to Muscular imbalances
malformation or mutations or
or abnormalities in
improper development of variations can lead
nerve signaling could
the acetabulum (the to abnormal germ
socket in the pelvis) or contribute to joint
layer development,
the femoral head (the instability or
ball of the hip joint). This and some of these
abnormal hip joint
could result in a shallow genetic factors may
or improperly shaped hip mechanics, which
also be associated
joint, predisposing an may increase the
with an increased
individual to hip risk of hip dysplasia.
dysplasia. risk of hip dysplasia.
 Observation and
Monitoring

Treatment for Hip Pavlik Harness

Dysplasia
Closed Reduction

Surgical
Intervention

Physical Therapy

Long-term Follow-up
Did you
know?

1 in every 1,000 babies

born each year has hip
dysplasia.
SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES
 Hip dysplasia is a
NOTE
multifactorial condition
influenced by genetic,
environmental, and
developmental factors. While
germ layer disruption may
contribute, the exact cause is
still under investigation.
 References

Lee, M. C., & Eberson, C. P. (2006). Growth and development of the

child's hip. Orthopedic Clinics, 37(2), 119-132.

Weinstein, S. L., & Dolan, L. A. (2018). Proximal femoral growth

disturbance in developmental dysplasia of the hip: what do we
know?. Journal of children's orthopaedics, 12(4), 331-341.