title: Developmental dysplasia of the hip.
abstract: The close interaction between community practitioners and young families provides an invaluable opportunity for prevention, education, support and even diagnosis in cases of developmental hip dysplasia. This article provides a brief overview of the condition, including clinical findings, screening protocols, 'hip safe' practices, and common treatments that may be encountered in the community.
authors.affiliation: Warwick Orthopaedics, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire. dan_westacott@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Westacott
authors.forename: Giles
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pattison
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cooke
mesh_terms: D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care / Q000379:methods; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008403:Mass Screening; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods