Surgical Treatment for Dysplastic Hip
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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 developmental dysplasia of the hip in babies and children. It contrasts a normal hip, where the ball of the femur fits firmly into the socket, with a dysplastic hip joint that has not formed normally.
Key points
- A normal hip is described as having the ball at the upper end of the femur fitting firmly into the socket of the pelvis bone
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip is described as the hip joint not having formed normally
- The condition is described in babies and children
Video Overview
This video presents “Surgical Treatment for Dysplastic Hip” — 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. 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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