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Has your newborn’s hip joints been checked for dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia is a condition characterised by a relatively shallow hip acetabulum (cup) in comparison to the femoral head (ball). FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK
Your baby’s hips will be checked as part of the newborn physical screening examination within 72 hours of being born and again at six to eight weeks of age.
The examination involves gently moving your baby’s hip joints to check if there are any problems, especially a condition called hip dysplasia but this should not cause them any discomfort.
