Hip Dysplasia Claims
Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DDH) is a condition where the ball and socket joint of the hip does not form properly in babies and young children.
If this condition is not diagnosed at a young age it can have significant consequences and lead to long term disabilities such as leg length discrepancy and osteoarthritis.
Delays in diagnosis of DDH can give rise to a clinical negligence claim.
A baby’s hips should usually be checked following birth (within the first 72 hours) and again by their GP at 6 – 8 weeks. DDH can be missed.
What are the long-term consequences of developmental dysplasia of the hip?
If DDH is diagnosed late, this can mean that the opportunity for treatment (such as a Pavlik harness or even surgery) can be missed and those affected can end up with pain, a limp, osteoarthritis and require earlier hip replacements. Generally speaking, the later the diagnosis the higher chance there is of a child needing remedial surgery and a higher risk of long-term complications.
If you or a family member is concerned about DDH, please contact us to discuss how we can help.
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