Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip.
Last updated Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Prognosis and impactsPrognosis In 90% of cases, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) resolves without consequence.
In 10% of cases, there may be long term problems, including pain, stiffness and arthritis. Lethality Developmental dysplasia of the hip is non-lethal.Pain If untreated, developmental dysplasia of the hip may cause pain, which
can be so severe that it prevents the affected individual from walking.Debilitation The pain, stiffness and arthritis that can result from untreated
developmental dysplasia of the hip can be very debilitating. One
outcome may be loss of the ability to walk and confinement to a wheel
chair.Daily activities Untreated, individuals with developmental dysplasia of the hip may
become confined to a wheel chair because of hip pain, stiffness and
arthritis, which will significantly impact activities of daily living.
The goals of treatment are to restore full function of the hip, so
that they can live a normal life without any physical impairments. Diet There is no evidence that diet plays any role in causing or curing developmental dysplasia of the hip.Relationships Since there is a potential for hip pain, stiffness and arthritis, which
may ultimately lead to loss of the ability to walk and confinement to a
wheel chair, developmental dysplasia of the hip can significantly
impact social relationships.Other impacts Stiffness and dislocation of the hip can be disfiguring by altering the
way an individual walks, for example, by producing a waddling gait. The
scars from surgery to correct the condition can be disfiguring as well.
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