Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Shortened left lower limb and pain while walking.

Patient Data

Age: 9 years
Gender: Female

Frontal and frog-leg view of the pelvis demonstrates lateral subluxation of the left hip.

The acetabulum has a sloping roof and is shallow.

Asymmetry of the femoral head, particularly the medial portion of the head with flattening.

Associated widening of the femoral metaphysis.

Case Discussion

Features of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in a 9-year-old girl. 

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