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FAQ about Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
This FAQ explains the key facts about juvenile idiopathic arthritis, often called JIA. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how doctors diagnose it, what treatment usually involves, and what families can expect over time. The goal is to…
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Prevention of Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip, often abbreviated as DDH, is a condition in which the hip joint does not form with normal stability or alignment during fetal life, infancy, or early childhood. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint, and in DDH…
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FAQ about Developmental dysplasia of the hip
This FAQ explains developmental dysplasia of the hip, often shortened to DDH, in plain language. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is detected, and the usual treatment options. It also addresses common questions about long-term outlook,…
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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 and may include limited leg movement, uneven…
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What is Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, often abbreviated SCFE , is a disorder of the growing hip in which the head of the femur gradually or suddenly shifts relative to the neck of the femur through a weakened growth plate. The problem occurs…
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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, unstable, or partially or fully displaced. The…
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Symptoms of Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
What are the symptoms of Slipped capital femoral epiphysis? The condition most often causes hip, groin, thigh, or knee pain, a limp, stiffness in the hip, and reduced ability to rotate or move the leg normally. These symptoms develop because the…
