Congenital Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip in an Infant

Congenital Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip in an Infant

Accurately depicts congenital dislocation of the hip in an infant (hip dysplasia) with subsequent formation of a false joint above the acetabulum (hip socket). Shows infant with dislocated femoral head with a close-up of the normal anatomy of the hip joint for comparative purposes. The third illustration shows the dislocated hip and the under-developed, deformed acetabulum. The final image shows the soft tissues surrounding the joint filling in to form a false joint.

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