Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a congenital condition of the hip joint. It occurs once in every 1,000 live births.
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Caring for a Child in a Spica Cast
A spica cast is most often needed in infants with developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) and in infants/young children with femur fractures or after hip/pelvis surgery.
Hip Dysplasia
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is an abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone is not stable in the socket.
Pediatric Orthopaedics
The Mass General for Children Orthopaedics Service provides clinical care to infants, children and adolescents, from birth to college age, for the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal problems.
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