Do you know anyone who suffers from or has had hip dysplasia? And even less, do you know what hip dysplasia is? Developmental hip dysplasia, abbreviated as DDH, is an abnormal correlation between the femoral head and acetabulum (Hart, Albright, Gleeson, & Grottkau, 2006). The problem could be either the kneecap, the hip joint, or, in the worst case, both. This condition can be either hereditary or acquired after birth. The condition might worsen after being active, such as when starting to walk. A handful of cases have been linked to traditional infant swaddling techniques and overly taut car seats. If the problem occurs in one or both hips, it can lead to uneven leg length, reduced ability to move, lameness, or general difficulty walking. According to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, one in 20 full-term babies born have some type of hip instability, and one in two in 1,000 babies will need treatment to change or correct their condition. . (Arvanitis, 2013) The treatment of this disease is quite stable, while the cause remains unknown. Since hip dysplasia is known as a "silent condition," it is difficult to detect because it shows no signs of pain in infants and does not prevent them from learning to walk. Although many cases have been treated, not all are detected as early as they should. In fact, Lynn Staheli states that "failure to diagnose hip dysplasia is the most common cause of lawsuits involving the musculoskeletal system directed against pediatricians" (Staheli, 1989). It is very heartbreaking that the child was diagnosed later than expected. What does hip dysplasia look like and what are the symptoms? According to the (International...... middle of article...... it is good to know that there are treatments for this problem, provided it is diagnosed early enough. The pain does not is not noticeable in newborns and infants, but it might be noticeable in the long term if the diagnosis goes unnoticed once the child becomes more active after learning to walk, whether you use the Pavlik harness, the hip abduction orthosis, traction to help correct dysplasia, or worst case scenario, you have chosen corrective surgical procedures for the child. Dysplasia Institute: http://hipdysplasia.org/Arvanitis, H. (2013 Pediatric Hip Dysplasia and Positioning, 22. Hart, ES, Albright, MB, Gleeson, RN and Grottkau, BE (2006). hip, 100. Staheli, L. (1989)., 24-32.