Dysplasia of the hip joint is a common disease that affects the hip joints of babies.... If the doctor diagnoses this disease in less than 6 months, most children will not have problems and long-term complications. There is a possibility of this disease in older children as well... but it is less common... in this case, it causes a partial or complete dislocation of the hip joint. Most of the people who suffer from this disease are born with this condition.... If this disease is diagnosed at the beginning, it can be easily treated by using a brace.... We will explain more about this later. Related content: Meralgia paresthetica What is meant by hip dysplasia?.. This condition occurs when the bones of the hip joint do not fit easily on each other.... This disease is more common in children and infants and is less common in adults. The joint is the part where two bones meet each other.. The hip joint is the connection point between the thigh bone (femur) and the hip bone. If you have hip dysplasia, the femur doesn't sit properly in the pelvis....so that the ball of the top of the femur doesn't sit properly in the hip socket. This complication causes damage to the cartilage that puts pressure on the joint. It also causes symptoms such as pain and stiffness. If you have pain that does not improve within a few days, be sure to see a pain specialist for evaluation and treatment.. If your child seems to be in pain or his legs are different from each other, you should definitely see a doctor. What are the symptoms? The most important symptoms that you can experience following the occurrence of this complication are as follows: - pain in the pelvis (in front of the groin) - having different length legs - Lighting when walking or moving - Feeling of instability and looseness in the pelvis Children born with hip dysplasia who are not yet old enough to walk may experience various symptoms: - Less movement of one leg compared to the other - Uneven skin around thighs and hips - Leaving more of one leg than the other leg from the center of the body At what age do children show symptoms? Diagnosis of most of the babies who are born with this disease is done according to its symptoms in less than six months....even sometimes the doctor notices this disease immediately after birth. Maybe you don't notice symptoms at home that draw your attention.. but in every visit you have to check up your child with the doctor, the doctor will check all these things well so that if there is a problem, it can be diagnosed in time. There is a possibility of hip dysplasia in older children, teenagers and even adults.. but it is less common. What is the cause of hip dysplasia?.. This condition occurs when the femur does not fit properly in the hip socket.... If the socket of the hip joint is shallow or the upper part of the bone has a different shape, you may have hip dysplasia. As we said, babies are usually born with this disease from the beginning, which can be due to the position of the fetus in pregnancy and the pressure on the buttocks... In addition, there is a possibility that this disease is genetic, in such a way that parents pass it on to their children. risk factors There is a possibility of any person getting this disease and any baby may be born with this condition.... According to the evidence, it is more likely that female babies and first babies are born with such a problem.... This disease can affect both hip joints... but it is more common on the left side. Related content: the cause of groin pain What are the side effects? People who suffer from this condition are more likely to suffer from hip dislocations. It usually occurs in hip dislocations during serious injuries such as car accidents or falls. If you have hip dysplasia, the hip joint is naturally weaker than normal, putting you at risk for dislocation. Having hip dysplasia causes loosening of the muscles and ligaments around the pelvis. Other complications of this disease include: ### Tear of the hip edge This complication means damage to the cartilage inside your hip joint. ### osteoarthritis Arthritis occurs when joint cartilage is gradually destroyed. ### Unstable hip joint Chronic pain in this disease occurs due to disharmony of the hip joint. How is it diagnosed? This complication can be diagnosed with a physical examination and some imaging tests... If you have hip pain and an activity leads to its aggravation, be sure to inform your doctor. The doctor performs all the necessary examinations to check the symptoms of any problem so that it can be diagnosed in time. Tests that are necessary to diagnose this complication: - sonography - X-ray - CT scan What is the treatment? The treatment considered for this disease helps to relieve the pain as well as protect the hip joint. The most common treatment considered for this disease is as follows: ### Using braces Using it keeps the joint in alignment while the body is growing. In fact, the only treatment that babies need is a brace... most babies need to wear a brace for a few months. ### Physiotherapy Physiotherapist offers exercises and stretching exercises to strengthen the muscles around the thigh and improve flexibility. ### Surgery for hip dysplasia If no treatment method is effective to solve this problem, finally surgery is considered to solve it.