Utilization of ultrasonography to detect developmental dysplasia of the hip: when reality turns selective screening into universal use

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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Main Authors: Rachel Wilf–Miron, Jacob Kuint, Ronit Peled, Asaf Cohen, Avi Porath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Quality of care
Cost
Hip developmental dysplasia
Ultrasonography
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0882-0

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