Hip dysplasia, also called developmental dysplasia of the hip, is abnormal development of the hip joint. The condition occurs when the pelvic socket, known as the acetabulum, does not properly encapsulate the rounded head of the femur, or thighbone. This poor fit makes the joint loose and puts stress on cartilage and the labrum, a fibrocartilage layer that helps cushion the rim of the joint. The stress can cause partial or complete hip dislocation.
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