What is hip dysplasia? Signs and symptoms of hip dysplasia in children

Dyplasia of the hip joints is a dangerous disease that can significantly worsen the quality of life of the child in the future and affect development. Find out how to determine the pathology in order to prevent its further development and provide the baby with a healthy future!

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Dyplasia of the hip joints is a congenital pathology in which inferior development of tissues and joint structures occurs, as a result of which there are a number of pathological changes that entail the curvature of the spine, early osteochondrosis, and in severe cases even disability.

The causes of dysplasia of the hip joints in children

Violation in the development of the hip joints is an innate disease, that is, it occurs in the process of intrauterine development. The causes of the underdevelopment of muscle, bone-skin or ligamentous structure of the joint are:

the genetic factor (if the mother or father of the child had dysplasia, then there is a great risk of developing the disease in the child)
ecology pollution (it was established that the average indicator of the disease in the country is 2-3%, while in the most environmentally contaminated areas the risk of incidence increases to 12%)

myelodisplasia (a disease that is characterized by underdevelopment of the spine or spinal cord, which leads to severe consequences, including dial -up joints)
the effect of maternal hormones on the fetus (in the last trimester of pregnancy, the woman’s body intensively produces hormones that prepare the body for childbirth and help weaken the ligaments)

There are also factors that themselves do not contribute to the development of dysplasia, but indirectly lead to it:

uterine tone during pregnancy
berry presentation
large size of the fetus
underwestern, various origin
incorrect nutrition of a pregnant woman, a lack of vitamins and trace elements in the diet
female sex in a child (due to greater exposure to the effects of maternal hormones)
toxicosis

It was established that children born during late pregnancy (after 45-50 years) and first-born are more susceptible to disease.

Signs of hip dysplasia in children

The disease can be found both at the birth of a child and in the first year of life. Since dysplasia of the hip joint is a serious illness that can affect the further development of the child, it is very important to diagnose it in the initial stages. Experts distinguish signs that mom can easily notice without third -party help:

the number of folds on the legs of a patient with dysplasia of the child is usually uneven, they are asymmetrically located
one of the legs is shorter than the other
the buttocks are asymmetric
when led to the bent legs of the child, a stiffness is felt, not allowing to complete the movement
when knowing the legs of the child, the crotch is visible
at an older age, in the presence of advanced dysplasia, the child has a “duck” gait

When identifying the listed signs, you should contact a orthopedic specialist as soon as possible!

A high -quality examination of newborns in the hospital excludes the option that the disease can be lost sight of, but every mother should be vigilant and pay special attention to the development of his child, not relying on doctors. It is also important to conduct planned examinations of the child at the orthopedist, which are carried out at the first, third, sixth month of the child’s life, as well as at the age of age.

Diagnosis of hip dysplasia in children

If you have detected a symptom of dysplasia in your child, then it will help to figure out if the baby has a pathology of an experienced orthopedist. At the reception, the doctor will collect an anamnesis, during which he will ask the mother a number of questions requiring truthful and detailed answers. At this stage of the diagnosis of a doctor, there is a genetic predisposition to the disease, a feature of pregnancy, as well as features of the development of the child.

After clarifying the necessary information, the orthopedic doctor conducts direct examination. He examines the child in a position on his stomach and on his back, conducts appropriate methods for identifying violations determined for each age. Even if the specialist sees any deviations from the norm, he does not have the right to diagnose without additional research.

Only ultrasound and radiography can accurately confirm the dysplasia of the hip joints.

The degree of dysplasia of the hip joints in children

DTS may not be determined immediately and can go to a heavier stage, requiring long, not always effective, treatment. Therefore, it is very important to diagnose pathology at an earlier stage for successful treatment and harmonious development of crumbs. Modern medical classification distinguishes the following stages of the disease:

The immaturity of the joint is a condition in which there are minor deviations from the norms of tissue development, which is easy to diagnose with ultrasound. As a rule, the immaturity of the joints is characteristic of premature children and is not a disease, but is considered a borderline between the norm and the pathology

Detection of the joint - a violation of the development of joints without displacement of the pelvic bone, giving symptoms and perfectly diagnosed with an X -ray. Can occur in newborns, adolescents, elderly people
Subluxation of the joint - at this stage there is a slight displacement of the femur
Congenital dislocation - a condition in which the femoral bone goes beyond the limits of its location site

Bilateral dysplasia of the hip joints in children

With bilateral dysplasia of the hip joints, the pathology of the development of tissues occurs symmetrically. The danger of the course of the disease is the complexity of diagnosis.

Parents can determine the pathology at a later stage in its development, when the dysplasia of the hip joints has already been launched, since the main techniques of independent detection of the disease, on the basis of asymmetry, are unauthorized.

This condition is complicated by the fact that a whole range of measures is required aimed at treating the disease and a long recovery period. Timely consultation with an orthopedist will help to avoid bilateral dysplasia of the hip joints.

What is dangerous dysplasia of the hip joints in children?

Dyplasia of the hip joints is an extremely dangerous pathology, which can adversely affect the development of the child and have an impact on the whole future life. With untimely diagnosis and improper treatment, the disease can lead to a number of diseases:

osteochondrosis
curvature of the spine
arthritis
violations in the anatomy of the pelvis

In addition, dysplasia of the hip joints in the future is manifested by a “duck” gait, difficult to move and frequent pain, and in more severe cases will cause disability.

Disability and dysplasia of the hip joints in children. Can dysplasia turn into disability?

Untimely treatment of hip dysplasia or inaccuracy of the diagnosis can lead to serious complications, up to disability in the future. If the child does not indicate the necessary care and modern methods of treatment, then dysplasia can develop into coksartrosis of the hip joint.

Coksartrosis is accompanied by severe pain, the joint becomes stiffening, the muscles atrophy, and one leg becomes shorter than the other. As a result, lameness and limited movements when walking are formed.

Dyplasia of the hip joints up to a year and per year

The sooner the treatment of hip dysplasia begins, the greater the chances of complete recovery and the smaller the duration of treatment will be. Methods and techniques of treatment are strikingly different in children up to a year and after.

Children of the first year of life are prescribed soft swaddling and gymnastics. Various hard structures are not used at such an early age, only soft gaskets are allowed. For older children, specific orthopedic agents are used:

pavlik’s stirrup
enjet's apparatus
shining
freik's tire
bekker's pants

If the disease cannot be cured by conservative methods, then after a year the child is prescribed an operation.

Signs of symptoms of hip dysplasia: tips and reviews

The experience of many mothers, whose children are sick with dial -up joints, shows that timely seeking a doctor allows you to completely cure the disease. It is important to show great vigilance to your baby so as not to miss the development of a serious illness and do the necessary treatment in time.

In no case should you use any folk remedies and independently solve the issue of taking drugs or the use of massages for a child-this can aggravate the problem and lead to loss of precious time.