2024, Volume 17, Issue 8, pp 755 – 760

Universal ultrasound screening and early treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a critical review

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Corresponding author Nabil Alassaf Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hail Health Cluster, Hail, Saudi Arabia E-mail: dr.nabil.alassaf@gmail.com

Abstract

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common musculoskeletal disease in infants, and delayed diagnosis can worsen the prognosis. Clinical evidence increasingly supports universal ultrasound (US) screening over selective US screening. The Graf method remains the most widely accepted US technique. Performing an US screening at one month of age seems appropriate as it allows for some hip maturity and early detection, thereby increasing the chances of a favorable outcome. This paper presents an approach to US findings based on the femoral head coverage method. Considering the long-term cost and psychosocial impact of missed DDH cases, universal ultrasound screening appears to be a cost-effective alternative.

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PMC ID: 11556516
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2024-0251

Article Publishing Date (print): 8 2024
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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