Hip Services at Norton Children’s
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that helps with balance, supporting body weight and mobility. Treating hip issues in children can help them grow up strong and minimize any pain or issues that can follow them into adulthood.
Types of Hip Conditions We Treat
We diagnose and treat all pediatric hip disorders. We treat infants, children, teens and young adults with inherited, developmental and post-traumatic hip conditions. Some of the more common hip issues we see are:
- Hip dysplasia – A condition that can be present at birth that causes hips to be dislocated
- Hip dislocation – When the hip joint dislocates with the ball (femur) partially or completely out of the socket (acetabulum)
Treatment Options
We understand every child is different. Our doctors and staff work with you to create a treatment plan that’s right for your child’s condition. From RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) to surgery, we help guide you and your family to the best outcome possible.
Hip surgeries we perform:
Varus derotation osteotomy (VDRO)
Salter pelvic osteotomy
The Team
Joshua W. Meier, M.D.
Jennifer M. Brey, M.D.
Laura K. Jacks, M.D.
Star L. Nixon, M.D.
Kent L. Walker, D.O.
Sarah DuPlessis, PA-C
How VDRO helps children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders
Children with various neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), muscular dystrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease can be at risk for hip dislocation. What is varus derotation osteotomy (VDRO), and how […]
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Hip pain in teens: What could it be?
Hip pain is surprisingly common in children and teens. Pain can develop in the hip for a number of reasons. What are some of the main causes of hip pain in teens? Understanding your child’s […]
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Hip dysplasia affects thousands of babies a year
When many people think of hip issues, an elderly person might come to mind. But every year, thousands of babies in the U.S. are born with hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is the medical term for […]
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How VDRO helps children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders
Children with various neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), muscular dystrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease can be at risk for hip dislocation. What is varus derotation osteotomy (VDRO), and how […]
Read Full Story
Hip pain in teens: What could it be?
Hip pain is surprisingly common in children and teens. Pain can develop in the hip for a number of reasons. What are some of the main causes of hip pain in teens? Understanding your child’s […]
Read Full Story
Hip dysplasia affects thousands of babies a year
When many people think of hip issues, an elderly person might come to mind. But every year, thousands of babies in the U.S. are born with hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is the medical term for […]
Read Full Story
