Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Recognizing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Your Baby

Recognizing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Your Baby

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) occurs when a baby’s hip joint doesn’t form properly. In most cases, the problem is present at birth, but DDH can also develop as a child grows. It’s essential for parents to know the signs of DDH. The earlier a specialist...

Preventing Hip Problems for Your Baby

Preventing Hip Problems for Your Baby

Newborns need a lot of care, and that means plenty of visits to the pediatrician during the early months. One thing your pediatrician will carefully screen for is developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a common condition that young babies are especially susceptible...

Infant and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Infant and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

In its highly regarded medical journal, Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) just published a review of current standards for evaluating and treating a condition often recognized in newborns and infants. The condition is called developmental...