Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Alternate Names : CDH, Congenital Dislocation of the Hip, Congenital Dysplasia of the Hip, DDH, Developmental Dislocation of the Hip Joint, Developmental Hip Dysplasia
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Treatment
In early infancy, positioning with a device to keep the legs apart and turned outward (frog-leg position) will usually hold the femoral head in the socket. If there is difficulty in maintaining proper position, a cast may be applied and changed periodically to accommodate growth.
Surgery may be necessary if early measures to reduce the joint (put the joint back in place) are unsuccessful, or if the defect is first detected in an older child.
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