Hip Dysplasia Treatment: Symptoms, Classification, Diagnosis & Recovery

Hip dysplasia treatment primarily depends on the stage, and extent of the disorder. If detected in the early stage, during childhood, it can be cured by conventional methods or minimally invasive procedures. However, for adults with progressive condition, surgical procedures are implemented. Undiagnosed hip dysplasia is responsible for approximately 50% of the total hip arthritis cases, which also requires hip replacement procedure in order to regain movement. Hence, hip dysplasia treatment varies with age of candidate, progressiveness of the condition and the extent to which it has already affected the individual.

Hip dysplasia treatment varies as per the age of the affected. In case of babies and neonatal hip dysplasia, the condition often cures itself without any particular treatment. 

However, babies below six months of age experiencing lose hip may require Pavlik Harness. The harness is a soft brace meant for holding the ‘ball’ of the hip joint in proper place with the ‘socket’. The brace is placed for months (as needed) so that during the period the ball shapes itself to properly fit with the socket. 

Babies above six months do not respond to the soft braces, which is why they are facilitated with a complete (full) body cast. The body cast needs to be kept intact for several months until it properly fixes itself. However, in case the body cast fails to serve its purpose, surgical procedures may need to be implemented.

Hip dysplasia treatment varies as per the age of the affected. In case of babies and neonatal hip dysplasia, the condition often cures itself without any particular treatment. 

However, babies below six months of age experiencing lose hip may require Pavlik Harness. The harness is a soft brace meant for holding the ‘ball’ of the hip joint in proper place with the ‘socket’. The brace is placed for months (as needed) so that during the period the ball shapes itself to properly fit with the socket. 

Babies above six months do not respond to the soft braces, which is why they are facilitated with a complete (full) body cast. The body cast needs to be kept intact for several months until it properly fixes itself. However, in case the body cast fails to serve its purpose, surgical procedures may need to be implemented.

The recovery time after hip dysplasia treatment depends on the type and extent of the treatment required. In non-operative treatments, the candidate the hip joint is recovered within several months. In such cases which require surgery, the recovery period depends on whether one or both the hips are affected. For both hips, surgery is performed on each within an interval of four to six months. 

The candidate needs assistance of crutches for a period of 4-6 weeks post-operation. However, the candidate can return to regular activities after a period of six months approximately.