Antenatal diagnosis of congenital dislocation of the knee: a case report.
Congenital dislocation of the knee was diagnosed antenatally in an abdominal flat plate. This is probably the first time that this condition has been diagnosed prior to delivery. Examination of the newborn after delivery revealed dislocation of the right hip and knee. The obstetric and orthopedic implications and suggested treatment are discussed.
Elchalal
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaplan Hospital Rehovot, Israel.
Ben Itzhak
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Ben-Meir
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Zalel
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D000293:Adolescent; D001946:Breech Presentation; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D007719:Knee Joint; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011859:Radiography