Child Hip Preservation Service
Hip preservation in children focuses on diagnosing and treating hip disorders early to protect the natural hip joint and prevent long-term damage. These conditions, if untreated, can lead to pain, limping, limited mobility, and early arthritis.
Conditions We Treat
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
- Perthes Disease (avascular necrosis of the femoral head)
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
- Coxa vara or valgus (abnormal angles of hip bones)
- Hip infections & post-infectious deformity
- Congenital or syndromic hip disorders
Our Treatment Approach
- Early Diagnosis
- Newborn screening (ultrasound, clinical exam)
- X-rays & MRI for older children - Non-Surgical Treatment
- Pavlik harness or bracing (for infants with DDH)
- Physiotherapy and monitoring for mild cases - Surgical Options
- Open or closed hip reduction
- Osteotomies (pelvic or femoral) to reshape and realign the joint
- Epiphysiodesis or fixation for SCFE
- Joint-preserving reconstruction - Long-Term Monitoring
- Growth tracking
- Preventing joint degeneration
Goals of Hip Preservation
- Maintain the child’s own hip joint
- Promote normal growth and mobility
- Avoid or delay the need for hip replacement in the future
Why Choose Us?
- Pediatric orthopaedic specialists with hip preservation expertise
- Child-friendly diagnostics and care environment
- Advanced imaging and surgical techniques
- Multidisciplinary rehab and follow-up