What are the symptoms of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)?
The following are the most common symptoms of DDH. However, each baby may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • the leg may appear shorter on the side of the dislocated hip • the leg on the side of the dislocated hip may turn outward • the folds in the skin of the thigh or buttocks may appear uneven • the space between the legs may look wider than normal A baby with developmental dysplasia of the hip may have a hip that is partially or completely dislocated, meaning the ball of the femur slips partially or completely out of the hip socket. The symptoms of DDH may resemble other medical conditions of the hip. Always consult your baby’s physician for a diagnosis.
