WHAT IS IT?
DDH is abnormal development or growth of the hip joint (which includes the femoral head and the Acetabulum) which causes the hip joint to come out of its socket either before or shortly after birth. DDH is more common in girls than boys, due to the female hormones involved in pregnancy.
Some signs and symptoms that your child may have SCFES include:
Asymmetrical thigh folds (due to one limb being shorter)
Decreased opening of hip (of affected side)
Knees at different levels (when both hips and knees are flexed side by side)
- Asymmetrical thigh folds (due to one limb being shorter)
- Decreased opening of hip (of affected side)
- Knees at different levels (when both hips and knees are flexed side by side)