By not allowing the head of the femur to sit in the socket, the socket often does not develop properly,
causing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip or DDH (Crisholm, 1983).
Hip dysplasia is historically known as congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) and more commonly referred to as
developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Looking for asymmetry between the major creases in the thighs is another way to evaluate for DDH (
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip).
Although infants born breech have a higher risk of
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), this leg position does not, of itself, indicate any problems with the hips.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip problem a baby is born with or that happens in the first year of life.
Improper swaddling may lead to hip dysplasia or
developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Phrases with «developmental dysplasia»