Club Hand

Club Hand

Club Hand What is Club Hand? Congenital longitudinal radial deficiency, otherwise known as radial club hand or radial dysplasia, is uncommon and affects less than 1 in 30,000 live births. The condition is relatively easy to diagnose as those with radial club hand have a physical deformity of the hand and/or forearm due to an […]

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) What is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)? The hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvis bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia (dislocation) […]