[Neurophysiologic aspects of the etiology and pathogenesis of congenital hip dislocation]

Till today the meaning of neuromuscular factors in etiology and treatment of congenital dislocation of the hip is not quite clear. Our observation in 62 children with 78 dislocated hips show that neurophysiological mechanisms play of very important role in the development and upkeep of CDH. The neurological examination in 17 children pointed to the typical asymmetries of the children which correlated with the side of the dislocated hip. The knowledge of neurophysiological disturbances on the dislocated hip is of great value for the diagnosis of CDH and even more for the exercise treatment in hips with severe adduction contracture.