Utilization of ultrasonography to detect developmental dysplasia of the hip: when reality turns selective screening into universal use
Abstract Background Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) occurs in 3–5 of 1000 live births and is associated with known risk factors. In most countries, formal practice for early detection of DDH entails the combination of risk factor identification and physical examination of the hip, while the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0882-0 |