Infant hip dysplasia is fairly common, and treatable, but getting it diagnosed early is important. "She's like any other baby- she gets into everything. She's getting so big," said Stephanie ...

Developmental hip dysplasia is the most common congenital defect in newborns. The condition occurs when a hip joint is shallow, unstable or when the joint is dislocated. Infants with the condition are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Ultrasound-enhanced physical examination of the hip may be a reliable method for the diagnosis of ...

Q: Why does the pediatrician twist my baby's legs around when they examine her? A: Your pediatrician is checking for hip dysplasia, an abnormal growth/development of the hip. The thigh bone (femur) is ...

A new study published in the July issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery revealed that screening all infants for hip dysplasia can significantly decrease their chance of developing arthritis ...

The question of what to do with newborns with mild hip dysplasia remains controversial because many cases will resolve with no intervention. Recently, a decision analysis was published in The Journal ...

Objective: To review the effectiveness of, and make practice recommendations for, serial clinical examination and ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in newborns. The ...

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has seen more than 350 children at its multidisciplinary based Infant Hip Clinic. The clinic diagnoses and treats children with developmental dysplasia of ...

Rosemont, Ill -- Developmental hip dysplasia is the most common congenital defect in newborns. The condition occurs when a hip joint is shallow, unstable or when the joint is dislocated. Infants with ...