Developmental dysplasia is a condition which
causes the hip joints to become dysplastic or deformed. At birth the femoral head and the acetabulum,
the bones which make up the hip joints, are soft as they are made up
predominately of cartilage. In cases of
hip dysplasia the femoral head and the acetabulum do not line up properly
causing abnormal pressure on the hip joint resulting in increased dysplasia
over time.
At the Orlando Orthopaedic Center
our team of board certified orhopaedic surgeons, lead by our pediatric
orthopaedic specialist, uses cutting edge technology to treat and repair cases
of developmental dysplasia of the hips.
If you are looking for treatment options for dysplasia of the hips, turn
to the experts as the Orlando Orthopaedic Center.
Developmental
Dysplasia Treatment
The treatment options for developmental dysplasia of the
hips are dependent upon the age and development of the child. Babies under 6 months of age are often
treated with a palvik harness which is designed to hold the hip joint(s) in
proper alignment. Children between 6
months and a year undergo a closed reduction of the hip, or realignment, before
they are placed in a spica cast.
Children above the age of one year are not generally
candidates for closed reduction of the hip because the hip joint is generally
crowded with tissue. In these cases the
tissue is surgically removed to allow for open hip reduction and the child is
then placed in a spica cast.
Longterm Effects of
Dysplasia of the Hips
The longer the hip joint is out of socket the more malformed
the socket becomes. Because the hip socket
becomes ridged over time which it is extremely important to seek help
immediately if you believe your child is suffering from hip dysplasia. Children with developmental hip dysplasia, over
the age of 18 months, often require osteotomies of the femur, or the removal of
the femoral neck.
At the
Orlando Orthopaedic Center our orthopaedic specialists treat infants and
children suffering from developmental dysplasia of the hips. Our specialists are here to help your child,
and your family, through every step of the diagnosis, treatment and recovery
process. If you are interested in learning
more about treatment options for dysplasia of the hips, schedule a consultation
with pediatric orthopaedic specialist today.