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Congenital Abduction Contracture of the HipAka: Acetabular Dysplasia

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  1. See Also
    1. Congenital Hip Dislocation
  2. Pathophysiology
    1. Unilateral congenital abduction contracture of hip
      1. Contracture side of pelvis tilted downward
    2. Opposite hip acetabulum develops poorly
      1. May result in dysplasia of the acetabulum
  3. Signs: Present after 6 weeks of life
    1. Affected Leg appears shorter
    2. Asymmetric gluteal folds
  4. Complications
    1. Dysplasia of the acetabulum
      1. Predisposes to hip subluxation
  5. Management
    1. Pavlik harness
      1. Splints hips in flexed and abducted position
    2. Surgical management
      1. Indicated for persistent signs after 8 months of age

ACETABULAR DYSPLASIA (C1306065)

ConceptsAnatomical Abnormality (T190)
EnglishACETABULAR DYSPLASIA
SourcesCOSTAR, DXP, OMIM
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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