[Follow-up control of ultrasonographic neonatal screening of the hip].
1656 newborns were examined by ultrasound for early diagnosis of CDH in a screening program. In 2.5% of the cases, dysplasia or dislocation of the hip was diagnosed and required treatment. In all cases the final outcome after adequate treatment showed a hip joint without any abnormalities. 11.3% of type IIa-hips (using Graf's classification) did not reach an alpha-angle of 60 degrees until the 12th week. They were then therefore classified as type IIb. 97% of all hip joints were judged as normal in the course of the 4th month. This study emphasizes the necessity of a general ultrasound screening program. It also demonstrated that early and adequate treatment leads to a normal development of the joint.
Schüle
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Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf.
Wissel
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Neumann
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Merk
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D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D014463:Ultrasonography