Congenital luxation or dysplasia of the hips (Paediatrics)

Dislocation of the hip joint found in newborns, babies and young children.

The cause is unknown, although there are prone factors such as: foetal pelvic position during labour, excessive ligament flexibility, abrupt extension of the hip, some ways of holding the baby, etc.

The diagnosis is reached through clinical questioning, a physical examination, ultrasound scan and/or complete radiological exam (from the age of 4-6 months).

The most common treatment is the use of the Pavlik harness, but it may also be corrected through surgery.