Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition seen in infants and young children. It is also called hip dysplasia. In a normal hip joint, the ball of the femur (thigh bone) fits snugly ...

In this classification, the hip is reduced into the acetabulum at rest (although not necessarily a fully concentric reduction) but shows considerable laxity and can be manually dislocated during the ...

Credit: Getty Images Avascular necrosis is a type of osteonecrosis resulting from a disruption in blood supply to the proximal femur and is a major complication associated with developmental hip ...

Many cases of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) are being detected later than expected, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2025 National Conference ...