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What could cause hip dysplasia as a child?
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Breech, swaddling: Hip dysplasia may be due to abnormal positioning of the femur in the hip socket before birth. Hence, breech position in utero is a known risk factor. In addition, tight swaddling of an infant can contribute to developmental hip dysplasia after birth. Your doctor should be checking for this condition frequently during regular physical checkups.
Answered 2/23/2013
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Developmental: Mostly it is genetic but can be affected by position in utero. Muscle imbalances from things like cerebral palsy also play a role.
Answered 11/27/2017
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