The Right Way to Diagnose and Treat Dysplasia of the Hip
As a developmental deformation, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or congenital hip dislocation (CHD) affect the formation of ball and joint sockets of the heaps. It occurs when a child is born with unstable heaps. DDH may occur due to a number of causes. Some studies suggest the developmental deformation is congenital, whereas others suggest a baby can acquire DDH due to use of restrictive transportation methods like baby seats and carriers. If DDH is not treated in early stages, it may lead to stiff joints, hip pain, and limp development. Hence, the parents need to diagnose CHD without any delay and start treatment early to make the child move his hips smoothly. Diagnosis of Dysplasia of the Hip A skilled orthopaedic surgeon can diagnose DDH by examining the child’s hip joints. Some orthopaedic even diagnose DDH within 72 hours of the child’s birth. They further diagnose the deformation again when the baby is six to eight weeks old. While diagnosing DDH, the doctors manipulate the baby’s hip joints gently to check if he experiences any discomfort. They further