Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2022 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker Kickball, wiffle ball, four square, taking hikes and riding bikes are a few of the activities 10-year old Brock, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, enjoys. But, his first love is baseball. ...
Watch the lecture on YouTube or read this summary to catch the highlights. Download the PDF. This is a summary of a presentation for medical professionals that focuses on developmental dysplasia of the hip, or DDH. Presented by William Z. Morris, M.D., the seminar...
Newborns need a lot of care, and that means plenty of visits to the pediatrician during the early months. One thing your pediatrician will carefully screen for is developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a common condition that young babies are especially susceptible...
Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, is a childhood disorder of the hip. The disease affects the ball portion of the hip joint, known as the femoral head. Perthes is uncommon — approximately five to 10 children per 100,000 will be diagnosed each...
Hip pain can be caused by a variety of underlying factors. Weak hip muscles can cause poor body mechanics when walking or performing other activities, which can eventually lead to pain. Muscles that are too tight may also cause pain and/or popping sounds in the hip...
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