Best Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip assessment doctor in Jordan

Choosing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip doctors in Jordan

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Jordan, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Jordan

Freih Odeh Abu Hassan

Fifth Circle, Amman

Professor Freih Awda Abu Hassan is a consultant in orthopaedic, joint and spinal surgery, with the Jordanian Board obtained in 1990, British and Irish surgical fellowships and paediatric orthopaedic and spine training in Dublin in 1997. His career includes University of Jordan teaching and consultant practice and bone tumour surgery at King Hussein Cancer Center from 2004 to 2009. His scope covers spinal deformity, disc disease and stenosis, paediatric orthopaedics, limb lengthening, fractures, bone tumours, shoulder and joint conditions. Arthroscopic, replacement and corrective options are discussed at his center near Amman’s Fifth Circle.

Services published in this profile: Orthopedic surgery, Arthroscopy, Surgical Bone Fracture Treatment, Limb Lengthening, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment.

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Discussing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip with a relevant clinician

Developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants is a condition in which the head of the femur does not properly settle in the hip socket from birth, so the joint is unstable or dislocated. Early detection by examination and ultrasound is very important, and early treatment with a special harness is highly effective and avoids permanent problems.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jordan, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
• Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
• Clubfoot

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How a doctor assesses developmental dysplasia of the hip in Jordan

Assessment starts with a regular clinical examination of the hip in newborns, including special maneuvers the doctor uses to check hip stability. The doctor also reviews the birth history and family history, including whether the baby was born breech.

For at-risk infants, a hip ultrasound may be ordered in the first months, as it shows how the joint is positioned before it hardens. A hip X-ray is taken after the joint ossifies, which is after several months of age.

The condition is often painless and not clearly visible to parents, so routine examination is the most important way to catch it early.

When to book and when to go to emergency care

See a pediatrician if you notice any of the following:

• Asymmetry of your child's thigh folds.
• A difference in leg length.
• A clicking sound or sensation when the hip moves.
• A limp or waddling gait when walking is delayed.

Do not miss scheduled newborn hip checks. Early treatment is simple and effective, so do not wait for the problem to become obvious.

Call emergency services on 911 in Jordan if there is sudden severe pain that stops the child from moving the leg, swelling and redness over the hip with fever, or any sudden change in your child's alertness or breathing.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Jordan

Before the visit, write down what you have noticed and when: when the asymmetry or clicking first appeared, and whether the child's walking changed once they started to walk. Bring the birth records, any previous hip ultrasound or X-ray reports, and information about the delivery (such as whether it was breech) and any family history of hip problems.

Useful questions to ask include:

• Does my child need a hip ultrasound, and when?
• Which signs of improvement or worsening should I watch for at home?
• When is a repeat check recommended?

Write down the answers so you can follow the treatment plan accurately after the visit.

Doctors listed on this page

This page lists one doctor on ClinicsJo, Professor Freih Odeh Abu Hassan, who practices in the Fifth Circle area of Amman. His published specialty is orthopedics and joints, and his published services include orthopedic surgery, arthroscopy, surgical treatment of bone fractures, limb lengthening, and carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

His published profile states that he holds the Jordanian Board and British and Irish surgical fellowships, and that he trained in paediatric orthopaedics and spine care. This information comes only from his published profile.

Reminder: appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation. Check that the specialty and services match your child's condition before booking.

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