The effect of ultrasonographic screening on the incidence of developmental dislocation of the hip.
The effect of ultrasonographic screening and treatment with a Pavlik harness on the incidence of developmental dislocation of the hip has been studied retrospectively. Observations were made at three different consecutive periods; in the first, clinical screening was carried out, in the second, ultrasonography was added for children up to 3 months of age, and in the third ultrasonography was used within the first few days of birth. A significantly decreased dislocation rate was demonstrated in each group, suggesting that early ultrasonography was of value in the early detection of dislocation.
Krismer
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M
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Innsbruck, Austria.
Klestil
T
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Morscher
M
M
Eggl
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D001317:Austria; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008403:Mass Screening; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014143:Traction; D014463:Ultrasonography