What is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)?

Also known as: Hip dysplasia, DDH.

DDH is a spectrum of conditions that range from a hip that is slightly shallow to a hip that is not in the hip socket. It occurs in 1 to 4% of newborn children.

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Reviewed by: Kevin S Horowitz, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM