Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) describes the spectrum of structural
abnormalities that involve the growing hip. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical to …

The term 'developmental dysplasia of the hip'(DDH) includes a wide spectrum of hip
alterations: neonatal instability; acetabular dysplasia; hip subluxation; and true dislocation of …

Background Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a recognized cause of secondary
arthritis, which may eventually lead to total hip arthroplasty (THA). An understanding of the …

Background: Current literature describing the periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is mostly
limited to retrospective case series. Larger, prospective cohort studies are needed to provide …

In its severest form, developmental dysplasia of the hip is one of the most common
congenital malformations. The pathophysiology and natural history of the range of …

Femoral neck anteversion (FNA) is the angle between the femoral neck and femoral shaft,
indicating the degree of torsion of the femur. Differences in FNA affect the biomechanics of …

Background When surgeons reconstruct hips with a high dislocation related to severe
developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in total hip arthroplasty (THA), archiving long-term …

Background Hip dysplasia represents a spectrum of complex deformities on both sides of
the joint. Although many studies have described the acetabular side of the deformity, to our …

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT), formerly the Orthopaedic Section of
the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), has an ongoing effort to create …

Reorientation acetabular osteotomies can correct dysplastic deformities and provide marked
improvement in hip function. Deformities of the proximal femur can produce suboptimal …