The congenital mismatch between the bones that make up the hip joint is called developmental “hip dysplasia”. Developmental dysplasia of the hip covers all problems, from a simple mismatch between bones to the most advanced stage of hip dislocation.
This condition, which was defined as congenital hip dislocation in the previous years, was named “developmental hip dysplasia” (DDH), which is a broader definition, as a result of the researches carried out in the 80s, it was determined that not only hip dislocation was seen in children, but also problems arising from the incompatibility of the hip joint in most of them.
How is it recognized?
When the baby is born, the hip is also examined in the first examination performed by the pediatricians. In the meantime, if dislocation is noticed, it is immediately treated. In addition, the difference in height between the legs, the presence of asymmetry in the skin folds of the baby’s thighs should raise the suspicion of hip dislocation.
Even if there are no examination findings, hip ultrasound, which should be done between 4-6 weeks after birth and which has been determined as a routine screening method, is extremely important in terms of detecting a possible problem. Children who cannot undergo ultrasound during these weeks can also be screened with x-rays instead of ultrasound if they are older than 6 months.
It should not be forgotten how much the problem in the hip
The earlier it is diagnosed, the easier the treatment will be.
exp. Dr. Serhan Callak
