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Congenital Dislocation of the Hip
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms vary according to the severity of the problem and the age of the person. An infant will often have no symptoms or pain. The common symptom found with congenital hip dislocation is a "click" that is heard near the hips as the hips are moved during the newborn exam.
Signs that there might be a problem include:
As the person grows older, especially in adulthood, the chances of arthritic hip pain increases.