Childhood Hip Problems

In pregnancy and during growth several conditions may change the shape of the hip and impair normal hip function. Conditions include Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Perthes Disease and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses (SCFE). These may cause pain, restrict movement or cause a limp. Treatments such as bracing in infancy or surgery in older children and adults can often improve the mechanics of the hip joint and allow improved function. These surgeries are varied and tailored to the specific functional problems of each patient.