Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a medical term that refers to a pelvic fossa that does not completely cover the ball of the femur. This results in partial or complete dislocation of the hip joint Most people have hip dysplasia from birth
Doctors will check your baby for hip dysplasia at birth and at follow-up visits If hip dysplasia is diagnosed early, the problem can be corrected
If hip dysplasia is diagnosed before age two, surgery may be needed to realign the bones so the joint can move freely.
Mild forms of hip dysplasia may not manifest until adolescence or adulthood. Hip dysplasia can cause damage to the cartilage lining the joint It can also damage the soft cartilage (lip) that sits in the socket of the eardrum This is called a hamstring tear
At birth, the hip joint is made up of cartilage, which turns into bone over time. The ball and the socket must fit together exactly If the ball does not sit exactly in the pit, the pit will not completely enclose the ball
During the last month of pregnancy, due to contractions of the uterus, the head of the femur can fall out of its place, which will lead to its superficial location in the fossa. The reasons for the narrowing of the space in the uterus are:
- First pregnancy
- Large fetus
- Preposition of the fetus with the pelvis
Signs and symptoms vary by age In babies, you may notice that one leg is longer than the other As the child begins to walk, lameness may develop During the diaper change, one thigh may move over the other
In teenagers and adults, hip dysplasia can lead to painful complications, such as osteoarthritis and hip replacement. This can cause groin pain associated with movement In some cases, you may feel a wobble in your hip
