Article
Exploratory Analysis of Candidate Gene Variants in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Evidence for the Role of GDF5 rs143384.
Genes - 25 Jan 2026
Harsanyi Stefan, Neuschlova Lucia, Milosovicova Lubica, Zamborsky Radoslav, Pastorakova Andrea, Danisovic Lubos
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common orthopedic disorder characterized by abnormal development of the hip joint, which can lead to pain, instability, and early-onset osteoarthritis if left untreated. Its etiology is multifactorial, involving both genetic and environmental factors. METHODS: This study investigated the association between selected single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)...
Topics
- Humans
- Growth Differentiation Factor 5
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Female
- Male
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- DNA Copy Number Variations
- Case-Control Studies
- Gene Frequency
