Overview and Hung Zigzag Pelvic Osteotomy

In babies and children with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), the hip joint has not formed normally. The ball is loose in the socket and may be easy to dislocate. The overall frequency of DDH is usually reported as approximately 1 case per 1000 individuals. Risk factors for hip dysplasia include family history, certain swaddling practices, and breech birth, Female sex, being the first-born child. Early diagnosis is the most crucial aspect of the treatment of children with DDH. The use of ultrasonography and other diagnostic imaging modalities and the implementation of improved educational programs will most likely decrease the number of children with DDH who are diagnosed late.