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CONGENITAL DISLOCATION OF THE HIP IN IDENTICAL TWINS



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Abstract

1. Congenital dislocation of the hip in identical twins is reported.

2. The heredity of congenital dislocation of hip is discussed. Studies in twins show that congenital dislocation of hip is probably a hereditary dysplasia of the acetabulum and upper end of the femur, and that external factors play a less important role.

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