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Congenital Dislocation and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
What are the causes?
In many instances the causes of hip dislocation are not known. It is more common in babies who are born by breech and it is more common if the baby has been a little squashed inside the womb. Special care is taken in the examination of babies when there is a special risk factor. In many centres in the UK children who have risk factors are examined not only clinically but by ultrasound. The ultrasound improves the chance of diagnosing the hip problem and is very helpful in checking to see that hips grow better after treatment. Ultrasound is most useful, however, in the first few weeks of life. Thereafter x-rays are more reliable in seeing how a baby's hip is growing.
What are the symptoms?
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