title: Diseases of the developing hip joint.
abstract: The best treatment for diseases of the hip can begin if one diagnoses the disorder as soon as possible after onset. In many cases, successful management of the disease will prevent permanent damage to the hip joint. If injury occurs to the developing hip joint, major hip surgery may be necessary in adult life.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D025981:Hip Injuries; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000254:growth & development*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007873:Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010808:Physical Examination; D013585:Synovitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy