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What is hip dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia is also known as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) is a congenital or developmental deformation or misalignment or defective alignment of the hip joint.
In hip dysplasia, the hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball portion of the upper thighbone.
Age/sex prevalence of hip dysplasia?
It occurs during infancy. But in some people do not develop a symptom until later part of life.
Both men and women are equally affected.
Is hip dysplasia a genetic deformity?
It is considered to be a multifactorial condition.
It is a genetic deformity so the major cause abnormality in genes. Mutation of genes can lead to hip dysplasia.
The exact cause is unknown but it is found that hip dysplasia is common in cases of a large fetus or a fetus in breech presentation.
Acquired conditions which are responsible for causing hip dysplasia are as follows:
-Traditions of swaddling infants
-Use of overly restrictive baby seats
-Carriers
-Other methods of transporting babies or use of cradle board which locks the hip joint in an adducted position.
Other risk factors are as follows
-Breech birth
-Gender
-Genetic – family history
What are the symptoms of hip dysplasia?
The very first sign of this deformity in adolescent or young adult is typically hip pain or limping.
In rare cases, clicking and popping may be presenting signs.
-Hip pain with dysplasia is usually associated with activities.
-With time if treatment is not done the frequency and intensity of pain is increased.
-Once symptoms of dysplasia become severe, a mild limp may occur.
-The most common cause of limp is a pain. A painless limp may be caused by weak muscles also so hip dysplasia is not the only cause of hip dysplasia.
Can hip dysplasia heal on its own?
Mild cases of hip dysplasia generally get better on their own with the growth of the baby but in severe cases surgery is needed.
Is hip dysplasia permanent?
Hip dysplasia leads to permanent disability If not detected or diagnosed and treated early.
Is hip dysplasia curable?
Hip dysplasia is not curable but there are effective ways to treat and manage hip dysplasia.
What investigations to be done?
The condition of hip dysplasia can be confirmed by ultrasound and X-ray.
Treatment for hip dysplasia?
There are different ways of relieving pain and are as follows:
-Harnesses
-Casts
-Traction
-Surgery is done to relocate the joint.
-Bone grafting
-Hip replacement and osteotomy
What are the complications for hip dysplasia?
Numerous complications occur as follows:
-Re-dislocation
-Stiffness of the hip
-Blood loss
-Possibly the most devastating
-Necrosis of the femoral head.
