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Congenital Hip Dislocation : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Genetic

Causes Overview Articles

Developmental dysplasia of the hip
The hip is a ball and socket joint. The ball, called the femoral head, forms the top part of the thigh bone (femur) and the socket (acetabulum) forms in the pelvis. The hip may be all the way out of the joint or the socket may be a little shallow....
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2007
Congenital Hip Dysplasia
Hormonal changes within the mother during pregnancy result in increased ligament looseness or laxity and are thought to possibly cross over the placenta and cause the baby to have lax ligaments while still in the womb. Other symptoms of complete d...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Congenital Hip Dysplasia
Clinical studies show a familial tendency toward hip dysplasia, with more females affected than males. This disorder is found in many cultures around the world. However, statistics show that the Native American population has a high incidence of h...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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