- congenital dislocation
- a dislocation that exists from or before birth.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
congenital dislocation
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congenital dislocation of the hip — an abnormality present at birth in which the head of the femur is displaced or easily displaceable from the acetabulum (socket) of the ilium, which is poorly developed; it frequently affects both hip joints. CDH occurs in about 1.5 per 1000 live… … Medical dictionary
congenital dislocation of the hip — CDH an abnormality present at birth in which the head of the femur is displaced or easily displaceable from the acetabulum (socket) of the ilium, which is poorly developed; it frequently affects both hip joints. CDH occurs in about 1.5 per 1000… … The new mediacal dictionary
congenital dislocation of the hip — (CDH) developmental dysplasia of the hip … Medical dictionary
Dislocation of hip — Classification and external resources X ray showing a joint dislocation of the left hip. ICD 10 S … Wikipedia
dislocation — /dis loh kay sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or instance of dislocating. 2. the state of being dislocated. 3. Crystall. (in a crystal lattice) a line about which there is a discontinuity in the lattice structure. Cf. defect (def. 3). [1350 1400; ME… … Universalium
dislocation — Displacement of an organ or any part; specifically a disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones at a joint. The direction of the d. is determined by the position of the distal part of the articulation. SYN … Medical dictionary
dislocation — luxation; n. displacement from their normal position of bones meeting at a joint such that there is complete loss of contact of the joint surfaces. It usually results from trauma (dislocation of the shoulder is common in sports injuries) but may… … The new mediacal dictionary
Congenital amputation — is a congenital disorder that can be caused by fibrous bands of the amnion that constrict foetal limbs to such an extent that they fall off due to missing blood supply. The child is born without one or more limbs or without parts of limbs… … Wikipedia
Congenital limb deformities — Classification and external resources MeSH D017880 Congenital limb deformities are congenital musculoskeletal disorders which primarily affect the upper and lower limbs. An example is polydactyly … Wikipedia
Congenital anomalies of spine — Classification and external resources ICD 10 Q67.5 ICD 9 756.1 Specific birth defects wh … Wikipedia
