CONGENIT

AL HIP
DISLOCATI
ON
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an abnormal development of the
hip socket.
occurs when the head of the
femur is still cartilaginous and
the acetabulum (socket) is
shallow
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Developmental hip dysplasia occurs
most often in children of
Mediterranean ancestry.
Occurs in 1 in 1000 births
Six times more frequently in girls
than in boys
Left hip is more frequently involved
than the right hip
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Babies whose legs are
swaddled tightly with the hips
and knees straight are at a
notably higher risk for
developing DDH after birth
(Bjerkreim & Arseth, 2009).
 DDH Degree
Dislocated. The head of the femur
is completely out of the socket.
Dislocatable. The head of the femur
lies within the acetabulum, but can
easily be pushed out of the socket
during a physical examination.
Subluxatable. The head of the
femur is simply loose in the socket.
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Contributing factors
Pathway
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic tests
Treatments
Nursing Care Plans
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