A condition in which a person is born with weak ligaments in the hip, so that the femur does not stay in position in the pelvis.
Poor or incomplete formation of the ligaments or acetabulum causing the hip to be loose and not properly functioning.
A birth defect caused by incomplete development of the hip joint. Newborns with hip dislocation are usually fitted with a brace that positions the top of the femur (thighbone) in the hip socket. The brace is usually worn for 6 to 8 weeks. Failure to treat congenital hip dislocation can lead to permanent hip disability.
A congenital defect of the hip joint, probably caused by multifactorial effects of several abnormal genes.