Many cases of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) are being detected later than expected, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2025 National Conference ...

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition seen in infants and young children. It is also called hip dysplasia. In a normal hip joint, the ball of the femur (thigh bone) fits snugly ...

Early, specialized care for pediatric hip dysplasia can mean the difference between a child who grows up active and pain-free—and one who faces surgery, limited mobility, or even early hip replacement ...

Credit: Getty Images Avascular necrosis is a type of osteonecrosis resulting from a disruption in blood supply to the proximal femur and is a major complication associated with developmental hip ...

My daughter had 2 hip dysplasia surgeries. Today she's 16 and thriving. Here's what every parent needs to know about hip ...