Hip dysplasia is a congenital and development disorder of the hip. Dr Balakumar consults newborn, infants, children, adolescents and adults with hip dysplasia.

Dysplasia refers to the growth disturbance that has occurred resulting in the abnormality. This growth disturbance simply put results in an underdeveloped hip joint. No one really knows why it happens although we know that genetics and environment certainly plays a role. The normal hip joint consists of the acetabulum (the socket) and the femoral head (the ball).

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