A girl with an abnormal gait

Bilateral delayed ossification at the centre of the femoral head is visible in the lower outer quadrant (fig 2 , arrows A and B), which indicates bilateral developmental subluxation of the hip. To facilitate early diagnosis of DDH, ultrasonography is routinely performed for infants aged less than 6...

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Published inBMJ (Online) Vol. 355; p. i5216
Main Authors Zhou, Yong-Hai, Zheng, Ming-Hua
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 19.10.2016
Subjects
China
Female
Gait
Hip Dislocation - diagnostic imaging
Hip Dislocation - pathology
Hip Dislocation - surgery
Hip joint
Humans
Infant
Mobility Limitation
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Radiography - methods
Severity of Illness Index
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Summary:Bilateral delayed ossification at the centre of the femoral head is visible in the lower outer quadrant (fig 2 , arrows A and B), which indicates bilateral developmental subluxation of the hip. To facilitate early diagnosis of DDH, ultrasonography is routinely performed for infants aged less than 6 months who are at risk (breech presentation, or a strong family history of DDH or breech birth).
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ISSN:1756-1833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.i5216