Hip dysplasia in infancy. Diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis of hip dysplasia in the newborn is entirely by physical examination. In older infants, however, x-ray examination is valuable in confirming the diagnosis. The Pavlik harness is recommended as a safe, simple, and effective method of treatment; but no matter which device is preferred, once hip dysplasia is suspected, treatment should begin immediately.
D001915:Braces; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000254:growth & development; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010808:Physical Examination