Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): an evolving science

Highlights include the following: DDH refers to a spectrum of disease, including hips that are unstable, subluxated, dislocated, and/or have malformed acetabula The incidence of true dislocation is approximately 1-2/1000 Girls, infants with a positive family history of DDH, and infants in breech pre...

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Published inArchives of disease in childhood Vol. 83; no. 3; p. 202
Main Author BAUCHNER, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.09.2000
BMJ Group
Subjects
Genetics
Guidelines
Hip Dislocation, Congenital - diagnosis
Hip joint
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infants
Medical Evaluation
Newborn babies
Physical Examinations
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Research Reports
Transatlantic Topic
Young Children
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Summary:Highlights include the following: DDH refers to a spectrum of disease, including hips that are unstable, subluxated, dislocated, and/or have malformed acetabula The incidence of true dislocation is approximately 1-2/1000 Girls, infants with a positive family history of DDH, and infants in breech presentation are at increased risk If a positive Ortolani or Barlow sign is found on newborn examination, the infant should be referred to an orthopaedic specialist (no ultrasonography is necessary) If the newborn exam is equivocal (soft click, mild asymmetry) then a follow up hip examination at two weeks is recommended If results of the physical examination at two weeks are positive, referral to an orthopaedic specialist is recommended Physical examination should be performed regularly during scheduled routine visits.
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ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.83.3.202