title: [Congenital hip dislocation; causes and sequelae of late diagnosis].
abstract: The causes of late diagnosis of congenital dislocation of the hip were examined retrospectively in a group of 49 children (56 hips affected). It appears that at neonatal examination as well as a further screening during the first year of life, the classical symptoms of this condition are not infrequently missed. The classical tests for the early diagnosis are described and the consequences of late diagnosis are studied. In spite of late detection, the final result of the treatment in most cases is quite favourable. However, this result can only be achieved by prolonged and intensive treatment, including hospitalization and surgery.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bos
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: de Waal Malefijt
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Keessen
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Congenitale heupluxatie; oorzaken en gevolgen van late diagnose.