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Congenital Hip Dislocation Learning Center
Symptoms could include:
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Leg Length Inequality
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Mobility Limitation
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Apparent shortening of leg
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Different (asymmetric) leg positions; Reduced movement on the side of the body with the dislocation; Shorter leg on the side with the dislocation;
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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...
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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...
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