Paediatric Hip Dysplasia
Pediatric Hip Dysplasia is also called Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), in which the ball and socket joint of the hip does not properly form in babies and young children.
Hip dysplasia treatment depends on the age of the affected person and the extent of the hip damage. Infants are usually treated with a soft brace, such as a Pavlik harness, that holds the ball portion of the joint firmly in its socket for several months.
The right doctor to consult for a case of Pediatric Hip Dysplasia is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Pediatric Hip Dysplasia can be detected by Ultrasound as it uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the ball and the socket.
Post treatment, the success rate is around 80-85%.
