Pediatric Orthopedics - Adolescent Hip Dysplasia and Other Causes of Hip Pain
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon William Z. Morris, M.D., presented this lecture at the Scottish Rite for Children Pediatric Orthopedic Education Symposium
In hip dysplasia, the acetabulum, or hip socket, is shallow and doesn’t adequately cover the femoral head. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) occurs in approximately 1% of newborn children. However, hip dysplasia is relatively more common in skeletally mature adolescents, affecting around 3% to 5% of them. Watch to learn more.
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