Developmental dysplasia of the hip

T F Novacheck

doi:10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70437-5

Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1996 Aug;43(4):829-48. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70437-5.

Author

T F Novacheck¹

Affiliation

¹ Motion Analysis Laboratory, Gillette Children's Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

PMID: 8692582
DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70437-5

Abstract

The essential points regarding screening for and detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip are emphasized. Background information is provided to understand why this entity presents in a variable fashion. This article is not intended to comprehensively cover treatment methodology for the orthopedic surgeon. Instead, the information provided is meant to aid the primary care practitioner in identification of the problem and in supporting the family during the treatment process when an abnormality is detected.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Child, Preschool
Female
Hip Dislocation, Congenital* / diagnosis
Hip Dislocation, Congenital* / epidemiology
Hip Dislocation, Congenital* / etiology
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male