Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

The hip is a "ball-and-socket" joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvis bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia (dislocation) of the hip (DDH), the hip joint has not formed normally. The ball is loose in the socket and may be easily dislocate. Although DDH is most often present at birth, it may also develop during a child's first year of life. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)