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Hip Dysplasia

If there is a difference between the child's hips, you may notice that:

  • One leg looks shorter than the other.
  • There are more folds of skin on the inside of one thigh than on the other.
  • One hip joint seems to move differently than the other.

Current as of: October 24, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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