What is acetabular dysplasia?

Also known as: hip dysplasia.

Acetabular dysplasia is more commonly known as hip dysplasia. It refers to a hip socket that is shallow and doesn’t fully cover the ball of the femur (hip). The result is excessive mobility or stress on the hip joint that can cause pain.

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Reviewed by: Kevin S Horowitz, MD

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