developmental hip dysplasia

developmental hip dysplasia

a developmental abnormality in which a neonate's hips easily become dislocated; etiology is complex, with birthing presentation and mechanical, familial, and hormonal factors all contributing; female predominance is 6:1. Synonym(s): congenital hip dysplasia

con·gen·i·tal hip dys·pla·si·a

(kŏn-jen'i-tăl hip dis-plā'zē-ă) A developmental abnormality in which a neonate's hips easily become dislocated; etiology is complex, with mechanical, familial, hormonal, and obstetric factors all contributing; female predominance is 9:1.
Synonym(s): developmental hip dysplasia.