Do you know anyone who has or has had hip dysplasia? Not to mention, do you know what hip dysplasia is? Developmental dysplasia of the hip, abbreviated to DDH, is an abnormal correlation between the femoral head and the acetabulum (Hart, Albright, Gleeson, & Grottkau, 2006). The problem may be with the ball or socket of the hip joint or, in worse cases, both. This condition can be hereditary or acquired after birth. The condition may worsen after being active, such as in the early stages of walking. A handful of cases have been linked to traditional infant swaddling techniques and overly tense car seats. If the problem occurs in one or both hips, this can cause uneven leg length, decreased ability to move, lameness, or general problems walking. According to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, one in 20 babies born full term will have some type of hip instability, and every two in 1,000 babies will need treatment to alter or correct their condition. (Arvanitis, 2013) The treatment for this condition is quite stable, while the cause remains unknown. Because hip dysplasia is known as a “silent condition,” it is difficult to detect because it shows no signs of pain in newborns and does not prevent them from learning to walk. Although many cases have been treated, not all are noticed as early as they should be. In fact, Lynn Staheli claims that “failure to diagnose hip dysplasia is the most common cause of lawsuits involving the musculoskeletal system directed against pediatricians” (Staheli, 1989). It is truly heartbreaking that the child was diagnosed later than might have been noticed. What does hip dysplasia look like and what are the symptoms? According to (Internationa...... half of the document ...... it is good to know that there are treatments for this problem, as long as it is diagnosed early enough. The pain is not noticeable in newborns and newborns, but it could happen to long term if the diagnosis goes unnoticed after the child becomes more active after learning to walk, whether using the Pavlik harness, hip abduction brace, traction to correct the dysplasia, or if worse worse, you have chosen surgical corrective procedures for the child. References (2012) Retrieved from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute: http://hipdysplasia.org/Arvanitis, H. (2013 Pediatric Hip Dysplasia and Positioning -25 .Hart, ES, Albright, MB, Gleeson, RN, & Grottkau, BE (2006 Orthopedic Hip Dysplasia, 100.Staheli, L. (1989)., 24-32.