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Causes of Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip develops when the hip joint does not form normally during fetal life or early infancy, leaving the ball of the femur and the socket of the pelvis poorly matched,…
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Symptoms of Developmental dysplasia of the hip
What are the symptoms of Developmental dysplasia of the hip? The condition can produce a range of symptoms centered on abnormal hip alignment and unstable joint mechanics. In infancy, the signs are often subtle…
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What is Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip, often abbreviated as DDH, is a disorder in which the hip joint does not form with its normal shape, alignment, or stability during infancy and early childhood. The condition…
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FAQ about Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a childhood hip condition that can be confusing for parents because it often begins with subtle signs such as a limp or intermittent pain. This FAQ explains what the disease is,…
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Prevention of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a childhood hip disorder in which the blood supply to the head of the femur is temporarily reduced. The affected bone becomes weakened, can collapse, and later rebuilds over time. Because…
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Diagnosis of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is usually identified when a child develops hip-related symptoms that prompt a careful medical evaluation, followed by imaging of the hip. The condition occurs when the blood supply to the femoral head,…
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Treatment for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is treated with a combination of observation, pain control, activity modification, physical therapy, bracing in selected cases, and surgery when the hip is at risk of losing shape or function. These treatments…