Surgical Treatment for Dysplastic Hip Joint
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The hip is a "ball-and-socket" joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvis bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia (dislocation) of the hip (DDH), the hip joint has not formed normally.
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This video covers surgical treatment for a dysplastic hip joint. It explains that the hip is a ball-and-socket joint, and that in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in babies and children the hip joint has not formed normally, so the ball does not fit firmly into the socket.
Key points
- The hip is described as a ball-and-socket joint
- In a normal hip the ball of the femur fits firmly into the pelvis socket
- In DDH the hip joint has not formed normally
- DDH affects babies and children
Video Overview
This video presents “Surgical Treatment for Dysplastic Hip Joint” — The hip is a "ball-and-socket" joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvis bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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