Hip dysplasia is still one of the most commonly missed and delayed diagnoses I see in clinic. Not because it’s rare. But because it doesn’t always look obvious early on. Many people are told their scans are “normal”. Or that their pain is muscular, tendon related, or coming from their back. The issue with delayed diagnosis isn’t just ongoing pain. It’s what happens to the joint while time passes. Subtle instability leads to overload. Labral damage often develops quietly. Cartilage wear progresse