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What is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)?
Commonly found in babies and very young children, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a problem caused by the abnormal development of the hip joint.
DDH Overview - WedMD
Click here for an overview of DDH, including good images of normal hip anatomy and a dislocated hip.
DDH Overview - Mass General
This link offers an excellent overview of DDH with many images, including an abnormal pelvis, exam techniques, and casts and harnesses used for treatment.
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What clinical findings (signs, symptoms,
and test results) indicate Developmental Dysplasia?
Doctors detect DDH through a physical examination. Click here for information on what doctors are looking for during the physical exam.
In some instances, results of a physical examination might be inconclusive. In those cases, doctors will diagnose DDH based on an abnormal ultrasound or abnormal x-ray of the hip. Click here for more information on imaging exams used to diagnose DDH.
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Treatment Options
Treatments for DDH are designed to help a patient’s femur move into the correct position and hold it in place as it grows. This link provides an overview, including images, of possible treatments.
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Science Links
A Patient's Guide to Hip Anatomy
Complete with diagrams, this link will help you understand how the anatomy of the hip, including various parts (bones, joints, muscles, tendons, etc) and how they work together.
Bones Muscles and Joints
This link offers an overview of bones, muscles and joints. It highlights the essential functions of each and how they work together in the musculoskeletal system. This site also has great multi-media diagrams to help you understand the function and structure of the musculoskeletal system.
Hip Anatomy Video
This video shows the normal anatomy of the hip as well as demonstrates range of motion in the hip joint. To play the video, click on the link “Hip Anatomy” in the right menu. Note: This video is presented in Java and may not be accessible from all computers. If you can’t access this video similar information is covered in other links.
Range of Motion: Hip and Shoulder
This link provides a good diagram of the range of motion in the hip and shoulder.
How you feel pain
This link describes the types of pain, how we feel pain and how pain may manifest itself.
Why do I have pain?
Written for kids, this site gives a good, but simple overview on pain and how experiencing pain can actually help our bodies.
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