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Congenital hip dislocation



Introduction: Congenital hip dislocation

A dislocation of the hip in newborns. The condition may also be referred to as congenital hip dysplasia. A hip dislocation is where the ball joint at the top of the leg is not sitting in the correct position in the hip joint. The problem is usually picked up through routine examinations following birth. The condition tends to be more common in girls and babies born in the breech position.

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Medical Textbooks Online about Congenital hip dislocation

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Handbook of Diseases"

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Causes of Congenital hip dislocation

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