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 ...

Hip dysplasia affects children by causing joint instability pain and difficulty in movement but early treatment can improve long term outcomes.(Image: Pexels) The human hip is a ball and socket type ...

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hip dysplasia is a condition where a person’s hip socket doesn’t completely cover the ball of one of their thigh bones. It’s usually something you’re born with, but ...

Avascular necrosis is a type of osteonecrosis resulting from a disruption in blood supply to the proximal femur and is a major complication associated with developmental hip dysplasia.

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A spica cast is often used for hip dysplasia and for fractures that require the thigh bone and pelvis to be kept still. Children who have spica casts need special care to prevent possible ...

Swaddling offers newborns warmth and comfort. Advocates say it mimics the security babies felt inside the womb. Now some doctors warn infants are at risk of developing serious joint problems because ...