Overview
Definition
Abnormal development of the hip joint in infants.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Breech presentation, family history, female sex.
Clinical Symptoms
- Asymmetric skin folds
- limited hip abduction.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Ortolani/Barlow maneuvers
- Ultrasound.
Management
- Pavlik harness.
Complications
- Early hip osteoarthritis
- limp.