Traditional Mongolian swaddling and developmental dysplasia of the hip: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Mongolian traditional swaddling of infants, where arms and legs are extended with a tight wrapping and hips are in adduction position, may lead to abnormal maturation and formation of the hip joint; and is a contributing factor for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). This h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02910-x |