Medical Term: Hip Dysplasia A progressive, deteriorating problem in the ball-and-socket joint of the hip whereas the ball does not fit and move efficiently in the socket Can be genetic but can also be caused by outside factors including extreme sports, gymnastics, and dance.
Most commonly found in women Most commonly found in dogs, rather than humans. Most commonly posterior (9 out of 10 dislocations)
ANTERIOR VS. POSTERIORCONGENITAL VS. ACQUIRED Posterior: More common. Affected limb is visibly shorter and internally rotated. Congenital: Must be detected early on or child’s hip may develop incorrectly. Detected through limping or waddling gait. More common in girls. Treated by traction Anterior: Less common. Affected limb not as visibly noticeable as Posterior and extremely (visibly) rotated. Acquired: Extremely painful, most common after car accidents. Treated by surgical realignment or traction
Pavlik Harness is used for babies under 6 months Older usually requires surgery or traction therapy. Hewson brace for children above a year
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