Hip Disorders
A 6-week-old female infant is referred for hip assessment. She was born via frank breech presentation at term, and there is a family history of hip dysplasia in the mother who required surgery as a child. On examination, there is a palpable clunk when abducting the left hip. The paediatrician orders an ultrasound and discusses screening protocols and treatment options. Regarding developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH):
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The Barlow test is provocative (dislocates a located hip with posterior force and adduction), while ...
Risk factors for DDH include breech presentation (especially frank breech, highest risk), female sex...
Plain radiographs are the preferred imaging modality for DDH under 4 months of age; the Graf classif...
The Graf ultrasound classification uses coronal images to measure alpha angle (bony roof): Type I is...
The Pavlik harness maintains hips in flexion (90-110°) and abduction to center the femoral head and ...
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