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Congenital Abduction Contracture of the HipAka: Acetabular Dysplasia
- See Also
- Pathophysiology
- Unilateral congenital abduction contracture of hip
- Contracture side of pelvis tilted downward
- Opposite hip acetabulum develops poorly
- May result in dysplasia of the acetabulum
- Unilateral congenital abduction contracture of hip
- Signs: Present after 6 weeks of life
- Affected Leg appears shorter
- Asymmetric gluteal folds
- Complications
- Dysplasia of the acetabulum
- Predisposes to hip subluxation
- Dysplasia of the acetabulum
- Management
- Pavlik harness
- Splints hips in flexed and abducted position
- Surgical management
- Indicated for persistent signs after 8 months of age
- Pavlik harness
ACETABULAR DYSPLASIA (C1306065) | |
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| Concepts | Anatomical Abnormality (T190) |
| English | ACETABULAR DYSPLASIA |
| Sources | COSTAR, DXP, OMIM Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) |