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Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip

Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip?

Some of the common symptoms that may indicate a child is suffering from this condition are:

Legs of the child may appear to be of different lengths
Wider space between the legs may be present
Uneven skin folds on the thigh or hips
Less mobility or flexibility on one side as compared to the other
Limping, toe walking, or a waddling gait in young children

What are the risk factors of Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip?

Specific factors may predispose some children to the development of this condition, these include:

A positive family history of DDH may result in susceptibility to this condition
Firstborn children are more susceptible
Female babies are more likely to develop this condition than male babies
Very flexible ligament
Position of the baby in the uterus (breech position)
Certain races are also more susceptible to this condition

What are the Complications of Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip?

Major complications of this condition are:

Redislocation, stiffness of the hip
Infection susceptibility to the baby
Blood loss may occur
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head can also occur

Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad is well-equipped to detect and treat developmental dysplasia of the hip. We have the best team of doctors as well as the availability of high-tech equipment making it one of the top centers in Hyderabad.
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Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip. NHS. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip Accessed on June 19, 2020.
Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip. Medscape. Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1248135-overview Accessed on June 19, 2020.
Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip. Standford Children. Available at: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip-ddh-90-P02755 Accessed on June 19, 2020.
Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip Accessed on June 19, 2020.

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