Hip dysfunction is the restriction of hip movements due to tightening of the hip capsule and the ligaments associated with it. It is also accompanied by pain, swelling and tenderness in the hip or groin, stiffness, limping. It may occur as a result of developmental anomaly, injury, infection, or other chronic conditions.
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Please suggest treatment for developmental dysplasia of hip.
Query: Hi doctor,My 5-month-old baby girl has got developmental dysplasia of the hip. DDH was suspected at 3.5 months when there was slightly limited hip abduction and the ultrasound showed signs of physiologically immature hip, Graf type IIa on both sides. On the right side, the alpha angle is 57 degrees ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is DDH - developmental dysplasia of hip but of a mild variety, as suggested by the ultrasound, which suggests an immature hip. X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) features show that the hip is not dislocated, but since it is an immature hip... Read Full »
I am about to undergo a surgery for my hip injury. Kindly view my MRI and advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I had an injury before three years on my hip and I am now about to undergo a surgery due to issues with my discs that started when I injured my hip flexor. I just had an MRI today and would like a radiologist to view my images and send me a report on the findings. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your MRI both hips show imaging following features, 1. Subchondral edema involving bilateral femoral heads extending up to bilateral femoral necks 2. No depression of head of femur or crescent sign seen in the present MRI 3. No displaced fracture is seen. 4. Visu... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia for the second time. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia again. I have had two osteotomies to fix them in and a hardware removal. I have excess bone growing in my pelvis as well along with some disc problems in my spine too. I am 27 and in good health otherwise. What is the usual treatment for second diag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is no set protocol for the treatment of hip dysplasia diagnosed again but usually, it is due to impingement due to bony overgrowth. So exactly the bony overgrowth needs to be seen by X-rays and CT (computerized tomography) scan images an... Read Full »
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