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Understanding Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia happens when the hip does not develop as normal, and it is a genetic condition. Dr. Juan Carlos Suarez, Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, explains how hip dysplasia predisposes the hip to get abnormal forces, which develops arthritis early in life.

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