March 16, 2010 (New Orleans, Louisiana) — Breech birth is the main risk factor for hip dysplasia. These babies can appear normal on ultrasound screening at 6 weeks, but need radiographic follow-up at ...

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 ...

What does it mean when a baby has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition that affects about 1 in 100 infants each year. It occurs when the ...

A technique that uses ultrasound images to determine the depth and shape of the hip socket can accurately predict which infants with hip dysplasia will develop normal hip structure and which remain ...

All parents want to know whether their baby is developing normally. However, for infants at risk of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), many hospital referrals turn out to be unnecessary.

Hip dysplasia is a condition that can lead to painful arthritis and hip replacement surgery. In fact, about 35,000 replacements are performed each year just for hip dysplasia. But many patients may be ...