In this episode, we defines hip dysplasia, review risk factors (female sex, breech birth, family history, etc), infant screening, adult presentation and functional testing, and outlines PT goals (pain-free motion, strengthening, activity modification) versus surgical consideration such as periacetabular osteotomy and its recovery expectations.
00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:24 Podcast Schedule Update
01:50 Support the Show
02:12 Hip Dysplasia Explained
04:22 Who’s at Risk
06:25 Infant Screening Basics
08:15 Imaging and Measurements
09:47 Adult Signs and Testing
11:33 Physical Therapy Approach
13:31 When Surgery Is Needed
15:57 Wrap Up and Contact
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