Screening program for neonates at risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip: comparing first radiographic evaluation at five months with the standard twelve week ultrasound. A prospective cross-sectional cohort study

Dorien Geertsema,Joris E. Meinardi,Dagmar R. J. Kempink,Marta Fiocco,Michiel A. J. van de Sande

Screening program for neonates at risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip: comparing first radiographic evaluation at five months with the standard twelve week ultrasound. A prospective cross-sectional cohort study

2018

Dorien Geertsema
Joris E. Meinardi
Dagmar R. J. Kempink
Marta Fiocco
Michiel A. J. van de Sande

Purpose To assess whether delayed radiological hip screening at five months (versus ultrasound at 3 months) results in a higher incidence of persistent developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) at 18 months.

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Physical therapy
Dysplasia
Ultrasound
Cohort study
Medicine
Pediatrics
Radiography
Surgery
Family history
Radiological weapon
developmental dysplasia
significant difference
Orthopedic surgery

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