title: Developmental hip dysplasia and dislocation: Part I.
abstract: A thorough knowledge of the normal growth and development of the hip, the causes of abnormal development, and the structural and functional changes that result from developmental hip dysplasia and dislocation provide needed information for treating these conditions. Ultrasonography, newborn screening, and radiographic evaluation are important diagnostic tools.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: Stuart L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Weinstein
authors.forename: Scott J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Mubarak
authors.forename: Dennis R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Wenger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D018450:Disease Progression; D006615:Hip / Q000254:growth & development; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods