title: Persistent mild hip deformation in preterm infants.
abstract: Preterm infants often develop a postural deformation of the legs with wide hip abduction and external rotation giving a 'frog leg' posture. It has been shown that the deformation persists at the age of 3-4.5 years and the use of postural techniques aimed at reducing the deformation is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Cartlidge
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D016684:Prone Position; D013997:Time Factors; D016138:Walking / Q000502:physiology