Einstein International Journal Organization(EIJO)

Abstract

Congenital dislocation (CDH) of the hip joint [now falling under the umbrella term Development Dysplasia of hip (DDH)] has a high incidence in the Indian subcontinent. In spite of such incidence, a medical opinion is not sought by the parents until the walking age. Herein lies the need for a more extensive screening protocol. Such cases, when presented late, require surgical correction in cases where conservative management becomes redundant. Literature is divided on the course of management of such cases and we wish to present one such case here.

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