IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Child

The femoral epiphysis is smaller on the left and there is an underdeveloped, shallow left acetabulum. 

The femoral head is laterally decentred and is almost certainly fully dislocated. The cartilage of the femoral head is not visible on the x-ray and therefore, the apparent size of the head is underestimated meaning that in some cases like this, the medial cartilaginous femoral head is within the joint.

Features are of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.