Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdalmoneim Elaktaie
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Limping and pain while walking.

Patient Data

Age: 4 years
Gender: Female

The right femoral epiphysis is not visualized. Supero-lateral dislocation of both femurs with shallow acetabulum on both sides.

Case Discussion

One-third of developmental dysplasia of the hip cases are affected bilaterally.

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