Hip Dysplasia

Overview

Hip dysplasia is the medical term for a hip socket that doesn't fully cover the joint. The abnormal hip structure puts excessive pressure on the joint, which can cause pain and arthritis as early as age 20. The hip socket can be repositioned to correct hip dysplasia. If dysplasia has severely damaged the hip joint, you may need hip replacement surgery.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have diagnosed and treated hundreds of teenagers and young adults with hip dysplasia.
• Advanced techniques. Mayo Clinic is one of the few centers in the U.S. that offers periacetabular osteotomy, a surgery that repositions the hip socket to correct hip dysplasia.
• Team approach. Specialists in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation work together to identify your problem and find a solution.
• Efficient care. At Mayo Clinic, you can be evaluated for hip dysplasia and receive test results and a surgery date within one to two days.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.